cut both ways

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USUKGlobalneutralfigurative
- To have two opposing or contrasting effects; to be advantageous in some respects and disadvantageous in others.
- To be double-edged, producing consequences that can benefit one party while harming another or causing both positive and negative outcomes.
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USUKGlobalinformalconversational
- To affect both sides or parties involved in a situation, often implying mutual impact or reciprocal effects.
- To operate in a way that applies equally to two opposing groups, interests, or individuals.

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