How to Pronounce "it cuts two ways"
expression
ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈkəts/ /ˈtu/ /ˈweɪz
IT KUTS TOO WAYZ
ˈɪt/ /kˈʌts/ /tˈuː/ /wˈeɪz
IT KUTS TOO WAYZ
Definition
This expression means that something has both positive and negative effects, or can be helpful and harmful at the same time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈkəts/ /ˈtu/ /ˈweɪz
British English
ˈɪt/ /kˈʌts/ /tˈuː/ /wˈeɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IT KUTS TOO WAYZ
UK
IT KUTS TOO WAYZ
Listen in Context
The new law cuts two ways: it protects workers but increases costs for businesses.
Working from home cuts two ways: you save travel time, but it can be lonely.
Technology cuts two ways: it makes life easier, but can cause distractions.
Raising salaries cuts two ways—everyone's happier, but profits take a hit.