faca de dois gumes

Portuguese

Alternative forms

  • espada de dois gumes

Noun

faca de dois gumes f (plural facas de dois gumes)

  1. (idiomatic) double-edged sword (benefit that is also a liability)
    Synonym: pau de dois bicos

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