it cuts two ways
it cuts two ways
It has good and bad effects at the same time. You may dislike dogs, but what will become of your cat if the homeowners' association employs this new "no pets" policy? It cuts two ways, after all.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
It cuts two ways.
Inf. There are two sides to the situation. You have to help, too. It cuts two ways. It cuts two ways, you know. It can't always all be my fault.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
It cuts two ways
and It cuts both ways sent. There are two sides, you know.; There are two people involved.; You are being selfish and one-sided. It cuts two ways, you know. It can’t always all be my fault. You do your share! It cuts both ways, you know.
See also: cut, two, way
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- cut both ways
- cut both/two ways
- it cuts both ways
- cat ice
- cool cat
- be (all) brothers/sisters under the skin
- be brothers/sisters under the skin
- sister
- chair
- (as) nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs