"arma a doppio taglio" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [Italian]

Forms: arme a doppio taglio [plural]
Etymology: Literally, “arm at double cut”. Compare French arme à double tranchant. Etymology templates: {{m-g|arm at double cut}} “arm at double cut”, {{lit|arm at double cut}} Literally, “arm at double cut”, {{cog|fr|arme à double tranchant}} French arme à double tranchant Head templates: {{it-noun|f}} arma a doppio taglio f (plural arme a doppio taglio)
  1. (idiomatic) action or argument that can be detrimental to the person who believes he is using it to his own advantage; double-edged sword Tags: feminine, idiomatic Related terms: a doppio taglio
    Sense id: en-arma_a_doppio_taglio-it-noun-TBry3qct Categories (other): Italian entries with incorrect language header

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          "english": "The racial issue has proved to be a double-edged sword in recent months.",
          "ref": "2020 August 27, Federico Rampini, “\"Bloccherò la violenza\": Trump ora punta sulle paure dell'America [\"I will block the violence\": Trump is now betting on America's fears]”, in la Repubblica",
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          "english": "The racial issue has proved to be a double-edged sword in recent months.",
          "ref": "2020 August 27, Federico Rampini, “\"Bloccherò la violenza\": Trump ora punta sulle paure dell'America [\"I will block the violence\": Trump is now betting on America's fears]”, in la Repubblica",
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