cut both ways . cut both ways or cut two ways {v. phr.} To have two effects; cause injury to both sides. People who gossip find it cuts both ways. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment