Meanings
How to pronounce "cut both ways":
AU
To have both benefits and drawbacks.
To have implications for something as well as its counterpart.
Example: "This argument cuts both ways."
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut, both, ways.
Example Sentences
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His sarcastic remarks cut both ways and offended many people.
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The new tax policy can cut both ways, benefiting some and hurting others.
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Criticism can cut both ways, offering valuable feedback or crushing someone's spirit.
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The freedom of speech can cut both ways, empowering individuals or inciting hatred.
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Sharing personal information online can cut both ways, connecting people or exposing them to risks.