idiom

kill two birds with one stone

3Sections

To achieve two things with a single action

Definition

To achieve two things with a single action

Examples

  • I KILLED TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE by going to the bank and post office in one trip
  • Reading to the kids KILLS TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE - they learn and I get to spend time with them
  • Cycling to work KILLS TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE - exercise and transport

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • achieve two things at once

Antonyms:

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