Meaning of 'Swings and roundabouts'
What does the saying 'Swings and roundabouts' mean?
Idiom: Swings and roundabouts
Meaning:
If something's swings and roundabouts, it has about as many disadvantages as it has advantages.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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