to cut both ways
cut
kʌt
kat
both
bəʊθ
bewth
ways
weɪz
veiz

Definicja i znaczenie słowa „cut both ways” po angielsku

to cut both ways
01

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

idiom
nieformalne
Przykłady
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 

idiom
nieformalne
Przykłady
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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