to have both positive and negative effects
良い面と悪い面の両方がある (yoi men to warui men no ryohou ga aru)
"Working from home cuts both ways – you save time but lose social interaction."
"在宅勤務には良い面も悪い面もある——時間は節約できるが、社交が減ってしまう。" (zaitaku kinmu ni wa yoi men mo warui men mo aru jikan wa setsuyaku dekiru ga shakou ga hette shimau)
to punish someone severely
to avoid taking risks
disappointed but having learned from the experience
something that is very easy to do
to support or defend something you believe in
to discuss ideas informally