Idiom idiom
boon and bane
Meaning
Something that is both a benefit and an affliction.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The internet is both a boon and bane for students.”
“Smartphones are a boon and bane because they help us work but also make it hard to relax.”
“While the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence serves as a boon and bane, society must carefully navigate the ethical implications of its integration into daily life.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026