"two-edged sword" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: two-edged swords [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} two-edged sword (plural two-edged swords)
  1. Synonym of double-edged sword: a benefit that is also a liability. Synonyms: double-edged sword [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-two-edged_sword-en-noun-3XooWL4z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 90 10
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see two, edged, sword.
    Sense id: en-two-edged_sword-en-noun-rOrRwz89

Inflected forms

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