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2 two-edged sword
палка о двух концах( о явлениях, действиях и т.п., которые могут привести к результатам, отличным от тех, которые ожидаются) Syn: double-edged swordБольшой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > two-edged sword
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3 two-edged sword
Общая лексика: обоюдоострый меч, палка о двух концах -
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палка о двух концахАнгло-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь > two-edged sword
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5 two edged sword
חרב פיפיות (חרב חדה משני צדדיה; סכנה כפולה, הסתכנות, מכת בומרנג החוזרת אל המכה)* * *◙ (הכמה לא תרזוחה גנרמוב תכמ,תונכתסה,הלופכ הנכס ;הידדצ ינשמ הדח ברח) תויפיפ ברח◄ -
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tweesnijdend zwaard (zwaard aan beide zijden scherp; dubbel gevaar, zich in gevaar begeven, boemerangeffect) -
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12 punishment is always a two-edged sword
покарання – це завжди двосічна зброяEnglish-Ukrainian dictionary of proverbs > punishment is always a two-edged sword
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13 two-edged
Adj1. दोनों\two-edgedओर\two-edgedधार\two-edgedवालाWe saw a two-edged sword in the museum.2. जिसका\two-edgedसंभव\two-edgedतथा\two-edgedविपरीतार्थ\two-edgedहोHis speech was full of two-edged remarks. -
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18 double-edged sword
палка о двух концах( о явлениях, действиях и т.п., которые могут привести к результатам, отличным от тех, которые ожидаются) Syn: two-edged swordБольшой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > double-edged sword
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19 a double-edged sword
обоюдоострое оружие [этим. библ. Proverbs V, 4, Revela tion I, 16]The political mass strike is a two-edged sword which, if carelessly used, can become more harmful than beneficial to the workers. It is a weapon which, to effectively utilized, must be firmly grasped and resolutely wielded. (W. Foster, ‘Outline History of the World Trade Union.Movement’, ch. 21) — Массовая политическая забастовка - это обоюдоострое оружие, которое при неправильном применении может принести рабочим больше вреда, чем пользы. Это оружие необходимо твердо держать в руках и умело применять, для того чтобы достигнуть цели.
In any case, Chevrolet's tremendous showing is a mixed blessing. ‘It's a double-edged sword,’ commented one Detroit expert. (‘Newsweek’) — Во всяком случае, большие достижения фирмы "Шевроле" отнюдь не бесспорная удача. "Это ведь палка о двух концах", - заявил один из детройтских экспертов.
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20 sword
A n épée f ; to put sb to the sword passer qn au fil de l'épée ; to put up one's sword remettre l'épée au fourreau.to be a double-edged ou two-edged sword être une arme à double tranchant ; he who lives by the sword will die by the sword qui se sert de l'épée périra par l'épée ; to cross swords with sb croiser le fer avec qn.
См. также в других словарях:
two-edged sword — If someone uses an argument that could both help them and harm them, then they are using a two edged sword; it cuts both ways … The small dictionary of idiomes
two-edged sword — ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ejd , ¦ejə̇d noun : something that can produce positive or negative results public relations appears as a two edged sword able to enhance or hurt an institution L.B.Mayhew * * * a double edged/two edged/sword phrase a situation with as… … Useful english dictionary
two-edged sword — noun Date: 1526 double edged sword … New Collegiate Dictionary
two edged sword — sword which is sharp on both sides of the blade; double danger, risk of a boomerang effect … English contemporary dictionary
a two-edged sword — a double edged/two edged/sword phrase a situation with as many bad qualities or effects as good ones The increase in tourism has been a double edged sword for island residents. Thesaurus: partly good and partly badsynonym … Useful english dictionary
two-edged — adj 1.) having two effects or meanings, one good and one bad ▪ a two edged comment a two edged sword (=something that has as many bad results as good ones) ▪ Strong leadership is a two edged sword. 2.) having two edges that can cut ▪ a two edged… … Dictionary of contemporary English
two-edged — [ ,tu edʒd ] adjective 1. ) a two edged weapon has a blade with two sharp edges 2. ) capable of being understood in two different ways, or of having both good and bad effects: DOUBLE EDGED: a two edged compliment a two edged sword something with… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Two-edged — a. Having two edges, or edges on both sides; as, a two edged sword. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
two-edged — adjective 1 having disadvantages or bad effects that are less easy to see than the good effects: the two edged triumphs of technology | a two edged sword (=with as many bad results as good ones): Strong leadership is a two edged sword. 2 having… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Two-Handed Sword — a specialized type of great sword that became popular in the 16th century. The size and weight of the weapon, made it unsuited for close formation fighting, and its use was reserved for banner defense, guarding breeches in siege warfare, and… … Medieval glossary
two-edged — two′ edged′ adj. 1) having two edges, as a sword 2) cutting or effective both ways: a two edged remark[/ex] • Etymology: 1520–30 … From formal English to slang