Idiom: Two-edged sword

Idiom Definitions for 'Two-edged sword'

If someone uses an argument that could both help them and harm them, then they are using a two-edged sword sword; it cuts both ways.

Contributed By: Scot A Koranda | Category: War and conflict

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