both ways

adjective

1. another term for each way

2. (usually with a negative) to try to get the best of a situation, argument, etc, by chopping and changing between alternatives or opposites

Example Sentences

But the lack of warmth cuts both ways.

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The testimony of players can cut both ways, as evidenced by statements made by two players who testified for the plaintiffs — current Angels outfielder and three-time most valuable player Mike Trout and former relief pitcher Mike Morin.

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“We don’t tend to be as deep as other teams but we coach the kids up and a majority of our guys play both ways.”

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The demise of cancel culture has long been perceived as a right-wing cultural victory, but the ramifications have proven to cut both ways.

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The consequentialist analysis cuts both ways, of course.

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