Grammar fix
a double-edged sword
mixed blessing; something that has both positive and negative effects
A situation, decision, or thing that brings both benefits and drawbacks at the same time.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Social media is a double-edged sword—it helps us stay connected, but it can also be a huge distraction.
While technology has made communication easier, it is a double-edged sword because it can also lead to a loss of privacy and face-to-face interaction.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It's a double-edge sword.
Say: It's a double-edged sword.
'Double-edged' — with the -ed.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
The literal paraphrase is flat; the idiom captures 'helps and hurts at once' vividly.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
double-edged sword
- a bit of a
- can be a
- fame is a
- technology is a