double-edged sword

English - Turkish

Definition of double-edged sword in English Turkish dictionary
double-edged sword: Aynı zamanda hem faydalı/lehte hem de zararlı/aleyhte olabilecek şey ya da durum
double edged sword: iki ucu keskin kılıç

English - English

Definition of double-edged sword in English English dictionary
double-edged sword: A benefit that is also a liability, or that carries some significant but non-obvious cost or risk
double-edged sword: Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences: "Freedom of expression can be a double-edged sword ― Linda Connors"
double-edged sword: {i} two-sided knife used in battle; situation that will result in a negative outcome no matter which decision is made or action is taken; statement with both positive and negative connotations
double-edged swords: plural form of double-edged sword
a double edged sword: (deyim) Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences
Freedom of expression⋯can be a double-edged sword ― Linda Connors.
double edged sword: (deyim) Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences

double-edged sword

Hyphenation

dou·ble-edged sword

Synonyms

two-edged sword

Pronunciation

Etymology

() from the notion that even as one edge of a two-edged sword can be directed at an enemy or otherwise do your bidding, the opposite edge, pointing back as it does towards you, is at risk of doing you harm