Double Edged Sword Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Double-edged sword What does Double-edged sword mean?	If someone uses an argument that could both help them and harm them, then they are using a double-edged sword sword; it cuts both ways.
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chisel (someone) out of (something) What does "chisel (someone) out of (something)" mean?	to cheat someone to get money	My friend tried to chisel his brother out of some money.
go over with a bang What does "go over with a bang" mean?	to succeed in a spectacular way	The opening ceremony went over with a bang and everybody was very happy.
keep books What does "keep books" mean?	to keep records of money that is gained or spent	The new sales manager does not know how to keep books and he makes many mistakes.
send (someone) packing What does "send (someone) packing" mean?	to tell someone to leave, to dismiss someone	The company sent the man packing because of his bad attitude to his job.
a faint heart never won a lady What does "a faint heart never won a lady" mean?	a shy or timid person must be bold to attract the woman that he likes	The man must be more aggressive if he wants to find a girlfriend. He should remember that a faint heart never won a lady.
take off What does "take off" mean?	to leave (used for an airplane)	The flight took off right on time.
turn (something) to one's advantage What does "turn (something) to one's advantage" mean?	to make an advantage for oneself out of something	The man was able to turn his previous job experience to his advantage in his new job.
play it cool What does "play it cool" mean?	to act calm and not concerned	I tried to play it cool when the policeman stopped me when I was driving my car.
thrash (something) out What does "thrash (something) out" mean?	to discuss something thoroughly and solve any problems	We spent most of the meeting thrashing the new plan out.

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Double Edged Sword Idiom