to cut both ways
01
(of a process or action) to have two opposite effects, particularly a good and a bad one
Idiom
Informal
أمثلة
The promotion's impact on her work-life balance cuts both ways, providing a higher position but demanding more hours of dedication.
02
(of a point or statement) to be applicable or relevant to both sides of an argument
IdiomInformalأمثلة
The argument that free trade is always beneficial cuts both ways. On the one hand, it can lead to lower prices for consumers. On the other hand, it can lead to job losses in some industries.
