a double-edged knife
a double-edged problem/strategy
double-edged remarks
a double-edged description
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
dou|ble-edged — «DUHB uhl EHJD», adjective. 1. having two cutting edges; two edged. 2. cutting or acting both ways; as much against as for: »a double edged compliment … Useful english dictionary
double-edged — dou|ble edged [ ,dʌbl edʒd ] adjective 1. ) a double edged knife or sword has two sharp sides 2. ) a double edged comment or remark can have two completely different meanings => SWORD … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
double-edged — dou′ble edged′ adj. 1) cvb having two cutting edges, as an ax 2) capable of acting in two ways or having opposite effects or interpretations: a double edged remark[/ex] • Etymology: 1545–55 … From formal English to slang
