Double Edged

B2 8+

Synonyms of double edged

Antonyms of double edged

Collocations of double edged

sword
Frequency: 75 %

The double-edged sword of fame brought both adoration and scrutiny.

joke
Frequency: 60 %

His joke was double-edged, making some people laugh while offending others.

nature
Frequency: 50 %

The situation had a double-edged nature, with both positive and negative aspects.

compliment
Frequency: 45 %

Her compliment was double-edged, containing both praise and criticism.

Idiomatic Expressions for double edged

  • Phrase: double-edged compliment
    Meaning: a compliment that also contains an insult or criticism
    Usage: She gave him a double-edged compliment by saying he was smart but also too arrogant.