two-edged sword

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two-edged sword

noun two-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 two, edged, sword. For the word of God is quicke and powerfull, and sharper then any two edged sword, pearcing euen to the diuiding asunder of soule and spirit, and of the ioynts and marrowe, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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@misc{two_edged_sword_2026,
  title = {two-edged sword},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/two-edged%20sword},
  urldate = {2026-11-07}
}