cut both ways
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idiomIdiomTo have both positive and negative effects; to affect both sides of an argument or situation.
That argument cuts both ways; it can be used to support either side.
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Record-high stock ownership raises red flags among economists
- Of course, the problem is that it really does cut both ways because they're also exposed to potential market meltdowns that have happened in the past.
Of course, the problem is that it really does cut both ways because they're also exposed to potential market meltdowns that have happened in the past.
- Of course, the problem is that it really does cut both ways.
Of course, the problem is that it really does cut both ways.
Part 6 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 11-12)
- His silence appears to me to cut both ways.
His silence appears to me to cut both ways.
- His silence appears to me to cut both ways. There are several singular points about the
His silence appears to me to cut both ways. There are several singular points about the
The Magicians - Josh's Series Recap (HILARIOUS!) (S3E12) (1/6) | Movieclips
- Truthfully, the only person Katie can stand is you, and that pretty much cut both ways.
Truthfully, the only person Katie can stand is you, and that pretty much cut both ways.
- Truthfully, the only person Katie can stand is you, and that pretty much cut both ways.
Truthfully, the only person Katie can stand is you, and that pretty much cut both ways.