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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

win by a landslide

to win by a very large margin

laid-back

calm, relaxed, and not easily upset

the rest is history

used to say that everyone knows what happened next

sound out

to quietly discover what people think

party pooper

someone who spoils the fun of others

beginner’s luck

success for someone inexperienced