2007-12-11 15:45:55 · 22 answers · asked by picmybrain 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When something both benefits you and costs you.
2007-12-11 15:48:11 · answer #1 · answered by Andizzle Foshizzle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The scimitar is a one-edged sword in use in the Middle East long before the Roman empire came along. The double-edged sword was an improvement in terms of warfare, but required a different fighting style. It could kill on the up stroke and on the down. It also could stab. The scimitar could only slash.
2007-12-11 15:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you grab that sword in the proper spot, you most certainly will get cut.
Or as in the case of the tongue being a double edge sword... It means if you don't choose your words carefully you and someone else will get hurt.
2007-12-11 15:51:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A double edge sword carries both good and bad consequences. Proceed with caution.
2007-12-11 15:48:21 · answer #4 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The expression of Spirit in mind through the human tongue. Thoughts are things. Words are powerful. They may heal as a hot sword touched to a wound to staunch a flow of spirit or blood. Words may also be used as a spirit sword to cut away error out of the ideation others by way of broad flat swings of verbal expression as directed by spirit through mind.
Figuratively speaking.
2007-12-11 15:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by Lantern Bearer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuts both ways! If you wield a double-edged sword, you better know how to use it or you run the risk of injuring yourself as much or more than your opponent!
2007-12-11 15:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by KAL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sword that has 2 edges that are very sharp.
2007-12-11 18:32:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's sort of like a catch 22. There's no way to get out of the situation unscathed.
2007-12-11 15:53:32 · answer #8 · answered by twangler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doubles your chances of getting the job done. Regardless of your approach, you have the advantage.
2007-12-11 15:52:30 · answer #9 · answered by Another Guy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means something that can be positive or negative depending on the point of view
2007-12-11 15:48:44 · answer #10 · answered by fdm215 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cuts going in and coming out.
2007-12-11 15:48:33 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋