to cut both ways

Kahulugan at ibig sabihin ng "cut both ways"sa English

to cut both ways
01

(of a process or action) to have two opposite effects, particularly a good and a bad one

IdiomIdiom
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Mga Halimbawa
His decision to reduce expenses cut both ways; it saved money but also resulted in staff layoffs.
02

(of a point or statement) to be applicable or relevant to both sides of an argument

IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
Mga Halimbawa
The argument that the government should not regulate businesses cuts both ways. On the one hand, regulation can stifle innovation and growth. On the other hand, it can protect consumers and the environment.
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