Meaning of two birds with one stone | Babel Free

Definitions

Any two things that were performed or completed at the same time by one action.

idiomatic, plural, plural-only

Equivalents

Examples

“They talk about how 'these places' [pornographic bookstores] are gathering spots for homosexuals. The implication is that if you close down 'these places' you get two birds with one stone.”

“On another occasion, when trying to brainstorm things I could do to make myself feel better despite all the pandemic restrictions, Woebot suggested I “try doing something nice for someone in your life,” like make a calming tea for my housemate or check in with a loved one. I poured my mum some chamomile: Two birds, one stone.”

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