be a double-edged sword

The removal of such legislation, however, could turn out to be a double-edged sword for a country that has just introduced a carbon tax.

The argument he used to justify his position proved to be a double-edged sword which ultimately led to his own defeat.

Qualifying for the Europa League would be a double-edged sword, but I still hope we make it.

and a lot of people are watching it right now. . . probably has to be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you think it's kinda funny. . .

Anger is one of those things that truly prove to be a double edged sword.

Some of those trends come hand in hand with more young people attending college, which can be a double-edged sword.

Everything can be said to be a double-edged sword. In other words, they have both advantages and disadvantages.

Since science can be a double-edged sword, there is always the need to guard against any improper use of new technologies.

Humility in a leader can be a double-edged sword. When can it motivate followers?

But an extended timeline would be a double-edged sword for BHP Billiton.

But such offshore markets can be a double-edged sword, for several reasons.

Still, relying on peers can be a double-edged sword.

User feedback can be a double- edged sword.

But more scrutiny can be a double-edged sword.

And even some parents of autistic children noted in the debate this week that a diagnosis can be a double-edged sword.