arma a doppio taglio

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Italian

Etymology

Literally, arm at double cut. Compare French arme à double tranchant.

Noun

arma a doppio taglio f (plural arme a doppio taglio)

  1. (idiomatic) action or argument that can be detrimental to the person who believes he is using it to his own advantage; double-edged sword
    • 2020 August 27, Federico Rampini, “"Bloccherò la violenza": Trump ora punta sulle paure dell'America ["I will block the violence": Trump is now betting on America's fears]”, in la Repubblica:
      La questione razziale si è rivelata un'arma a doppio taglio negli ultimi mesi.
      The racial issue has proved to be a double-edged sword in recent months.