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double–edged sword
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double–edged sword
(noun)
double–edged sword
noun
plural
double–edged swords
double–edged sword
noun
plural
double–edged swords
Britannica Dictionary definition of DOUBLE–EDGED SWORD
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1
:
a sword that has two sharp edges
2
:
something that has both good and bad parts or results
Freedom of expression can be a
double-edged sword
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