Definitions from Wiktionary (double-edged sword)
▸ noun: (figurative) A benefit that is also a liability, or (a benefit) that carries some significant but not-so-obvious cost or risk.
▸ noun: (figurative) A neutral principle that has applications that may be either positive (beneficial) or negative (adverse) to one's own interests.
▸ noun: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double-edged, sword.
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▸ noun: (figurative) A benefit that is also a liability, or (a benefit) that carries some significant but not-so-obvious cost or risk.
▸ noun: (figurative) A neutral principle that has applications that may be either positive (beneficial) or negative (adverse) to one's own interests.
▸ noun: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double-edged, sword.
Similar:
two-edged sword,
a blessing and a curse,
best of both worlds,
double effect,
double meaning,
twofer,
flipside,
worst of both worlds,
equivoque,
flip side,
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