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1 палец о двух концах
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2 обоюдоострый меч
1) General subject: a sword with two edges, double-edged sword, two-edge sword, two-edged sword2) Makarov: sword with two edges -
3 палка о двух концах
1) General subject: a double-edged weapon, dilemma (e.g., face a tough dilemma), this sword cuts both ways, two-edged sword, every medal has its reverse2) Jargon: double edged sword3) Set phrase: every stick has two ends, it cuts both ways4) Phraseological unit: mixed blessingУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > палка о двух концах
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4 П-7
ПАЛКА О ДВУХ КОНЦАХ NP sing only subj-compl with бытье, оказаться ( subj: abstr, often это) fixed WO(an action, policy, process etc that) has both positive and negative aspects and therefore is equally likely to bring about positive consequences as negative consequencesX - палка о двух концах - X is a double-edged (two-edged) swordX could go either wayX can cut both ways. "(B статье) нового много выводят, да, кажется, идея-то о двух концах» (Достоевский 1). There is much that is new in it (the article), but it seems the argument is two-edged" (1a). -
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• Better be envied than pitied - Лучше жить в зависти, чем в жалости (Л)• Envy and covetousness are never satisfied - Завистливые глаза всегда не сыты (3)• Envy does not enter an empty house - Где несчастье, там зависти нет (H)• Envy eats nothing but its own heart - Железо ржа съедает, а завистливый от зависти сохнет (Ж)• Envy envies itself - Железо ржа съедает, а завистливый от зависти сохнет (Ж)• Envy has no holiday - Завистливые глаза всегда не сыты (3)• Envy is a two - edged sword - Железо ржа съедает, а завистливый от зависти сохнет (Ж)• Envy never enriched any man - В зависти нет ни проку, ни радости (B)• Envy never has a holiday - Завистливые глаза всегда не сыты (3)• Envy shoots at others and wounds itself - Железо ржа съедает, а завистливый от зависти сохнет (Ж) -
6 Железо ржа съедает, а завистливый от зависти сохнет
Envy is a destructive feeling, it harms the envier himself, it rusts his heart and soul. See В зависти нет ни проку, ни радости (B)Var.: Завистливого /и/ сон неймёт. Завистливый от зависти по чужому счастью сохнетCf: The envious man grows lean (shall never want woe) (Br.). Envy eats nothing but its own heart (Br.). Envy envies itself (Am., Br.). Envy is a two-edged sword (Am.). Envy shoots at others and wounds itself (Br.)Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок > Железо ржа съедает, а завистливый от зависти сохнет
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7 это палка о двух концах
this may turn out either way; it's a two-edged sword, you never can tell how it'll turn outАмериканизмы. Русско-английский словарь. > это палка о двух концах
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8 палка о двух концах
[NP; sing only; subj-compl with быть, оказаться (subj: abstr, often это); fixed WO]=====⇒ (an action, policy, process etc that) has both positive and negative aspects and therefore is equally likely to bring about positive consequences as negative consequences:- X can cut both ways.♦ "[В статье] нового много выводят, да, кажется, идея-то о двух концах" (Достоевский 1). "There is much that is new in it [the article], but it seems the argument is two-edged" (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > палка о двух концах
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