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double-edged sword
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Describing a blade, such as a sword or knife, that is sharp on both edges
Describing something that is as dangerous for the user as the one it is used on

Slander is a double-edged weapon: you can hurt the reputation of another but it diminishes your own reputation that you debase yourself so much.

{s} having two blades or cutting edges (of a sword, etc.); acting both ways, having a dual purpose or effect; capable of being interpreted two ways
If you say that a comment is double-edged, you mean that it has two meanings, so that you are not sure whether the person who said it is being critical or is giving praise. Even his praise is double-edged
capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways; "double-edged praise
If you say that something is double-edged, you mean that its positive effects are balanced by its negative effects, or that its negative effects are greater. But tourism is double-edged, boosting the economy but damaging the environment a double-edged sword: see sword
capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways; "double-edged praise"
double-edged sword
A benefit that is also a liability, or that carries some significant but non-obvious cost or risk
double-edged swords
plural form of double-edged sword
double-edged sword
Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences: "Freedom of expression can be a double-edged sword ― Linda Connors"
double-edged sword
{i} two-sided knife used in battle; situation that will result in a negative outcome no matter which decision is made or action is taken; statement with both positive and negative connotations
a double edged sword
(deyim) Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences

Freedom of expression⋯can be a double-edged sword ― Linda Connors.

double edged sword
(deyim) Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences
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