"A MIXED BLESSING"
You can say something is a mixed blessing if it seems to be good, but in fact has bad effects as well as good effects.
Example: Many scientists said discovering the power of the atom was a mixed blessing as it led to nuclear power, but it also made nuclear weapons possible.
Moneda de doble cara.
Example sentences:
- Getting the promotion was a mixed blessing because it means I spend less time with my family / Obtener el ascenso fue una moneda de dos caras porque eso significa que paso menos tiempo con mi familia.
- Winning the lottery was a mixed blessing in the end because it caused disputes in the family / Ganar la lotería fue una moneda de doble cara porque al final causó disputas en la familia.
Additional examples:
- Computers are a mixed blessing they're fine when they work and infuriating when they don't!
- Beauty can be a mixed blessing. It gets you a lot of attention but people are less likely to take you seriously.
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