double-edged sword

成語所屬單字sword

double-edged sword — 慣用語

1. a situation, decision, or quality that has both positive and negative effects at

1.慣用語
釋義

雙面刃;利弊並存的情況

a situation, decision, or quality that has both positive and negative effects at the same time

例句

Social media is a double-edged sword — it helps you connect with people but also spreads false information quickly.

Being very talented at work can be a double-edged sword if it makes others expect too much from you.