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double edged sword
A double edged sword refers to something that could either help you or hurt you. (idiom)
An example of a double edged sword is an excuse that you were intoxicated when you behaved badly. You could end being forgiven for your behavior because you weren't really in control of your actions or you could end up being in more trouble for being intoxicated.
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