two-edged sword



two-edged sword

 and double-edged sword
Fig. something that offers both a good and bad consequence. The ability to get your insurance to pay for it is a double-edged sword. They may raise your rates. Her authority in the company is a two-edged sword. She makes more enemies than allies.
See also: sword

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dauid-Biblical Greek
Jawdat-Arabic
Gillis['gilis]
Yered-Biblical Hebrew
Alkiviadis-Greek
PeacePEESEnglish (Rare)