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

“It’s not just physical shape. It’s mental shape too. So, that kind of goes both ways. Both are very important. We’re doing practice. It was great. Everybody’s in great shape. Everybody’s running a lot so it’s been great so far.”

From Los Angeles Times

Now swinging the ball both ways and with canny variations in pace, Bell is England's strike powerplay bowler and her confidence when bowling in that phase - often seen as one of the most difficult - shows the belief and strength in her mental approach to the game.

From BBC

But that works both ways and he pointed out the US players will "have been hurt from last time", adding "they'll want to win in front of their home crowd, and that's just as it should be".

From BBC

When asked about ABC’s abrupt decision to “suspend” Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show, the president tried to have it both ways in classic Trumpian fashion, strutting for his fans just a bit while also brushing off the question with obvious lies.

From Salon

I walk both ways, so I’m basically a fit legend because, come on, it’s usually really hot.

From Los Angeles Times