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cut both ways

Idiom Consequence

Meaning

to have both positive and negative effects

Example Sentences

"Working from home cuts both ways – you save time but lose social interaction."

Related Expressions

take flak

to receive strong criticism

by and large

generally speaking; on the whole

the writing on the wall

a sign that something bad will happen soon

behind the scenes

secretly or without public knowledge

ground control

authority or people managing a situation

bite the dust

to fail or be defeated