double edged sword

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(deyim) Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences
A benefit that is also a liability, or that carries some significant but non-obvious cost or risk
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
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
double edged sword

    Hyphenation

    dou·ble edged sword

    Turkish pronunciation

    dʌbıl ecd sôrd

    Pronunciation

    /ˈdəbəl ˈeʤd ˈsôrd/ /ˈdʌbəl ˈɛʤd ˈsɔːrd/

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    ... and social media is a double-edged sword. ...
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