dual-edged sword

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dual-edged sword

noun dual-edged swords

Synonym of double-edged sword: a benefit that is also a liability.
Similar: double-edged sword
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dual, edged, sword.

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@misc{dual_edged_sword_2026,
  title = {dual-edged sword},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/dual-edged%20sword},
  urldate = {2026-11-07}
}