idiom
double-edged sword
DUB-ul-ejd SORD
ˌdʌbəl ɛdʒd sɔːrdListen
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Syllable breakdown
doubleedgedsword
Dictionary meaning
Something that has both advantageous and disadvantageous effects.
Examples
- Remote work is a double-edged sword: flexibility is gained but collaboration suffers.
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