two-way street

Related to two-way street: one-way street

two-way street

A situation in which both sides must put forth an equal amount of effort to achieve a desired result. Respect is a two-way street—you have to give it if you expect to receive it.
See also: street
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

two-way street

a reciprocal situation. This is a two-way street, you know. You will have to help me someday in return. Friendship is a two-way street.
See also: street
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

two-way street

a situation or relationship between two people or groups in which action is required from both parties; something that works both ways.
See also: street
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

two-way street

n. a reciprocal situation. This is a two-way street, you know. You will have to help me someday in return.
See also: street
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

two-way street

A reciprocal situation. This figure of speech applies to a roadway in which traffic can move in opposite directions. Its figurative use dates from the mid-1900s. The Times Literary Supplement used it on November 21, 1975, “Tolerance . . . was a two-way street.
See also: street
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • along the right lines
  • can’t win em all
  • can’t win them all
  • can't win them all
  • You can’t win ’em all
  • You can’t win them all
  • you can't win 'em all
  • you can't win them all
  • (you) can't win them all
  • under control