Double-edged Sword (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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  1. a sword whose blade has two cutting edges: This game character wields a wide double-edged sword to slice an enemy in two, armor and all, with brute strength.
  2. something whose desirable effects are necessarily accompanied by undesirable ones: Studying from home is a double-edged sword—you can roll out of bed at 10 a.m. and attend class in your pajamas, but you can skip class with equal ease.
Double-edged Sword (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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