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hit two targets with one arrow

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of kill two birds with one stone.


Examples
SIMPLE

I walk to work to hit two targets with one arrow.

CONTEXTUAL

By taking the train to the city, I can visit my friend and attend the meeting, hitting two targets with one arrow.

COMPLEX

She decided to combine her business trip with a family vacation, effectively hitting two targets with one arrow by saving both time and travel costs.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    arrow in the quiver

    One of several available options or courses of action.

  2. 02

    as best one can

    In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

  3. 03

    as far as one knows

    To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

  4. 04

    back to square one

    Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

  5. 05

    beast with two backs

    Two people united in sexual intercourse in the missionary position.

  6. 06

    beat as one

    To share the same feelings.

  7. 07

    become one flesh

    To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.

  8. 08

    bite off more than one can chew

    To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.

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