two-edged sword
Example Sentences
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"Like everything, tech has a dark side. It is a two-edged sword," says veteran Silicon Valley watcher, Prof Mike Malone.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2024
While the monarchy is a symbol of Britain’s history, that can be a two-edged sword.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
OK, that can be admirable but it’s a dangerous two-edged sword.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
That decentralization, election experts said, is a two-edged sword.
From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2022
From experience, they knew that for the next two hours Mr. Muhammad would wield his two-edged sword of truth.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
