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two birds with one stone

idiom

Any two things that were performed or completed at the same time by one action.


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  1. 01

    as best one can

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

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    back to square one

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

  4. 04

    beast with two backs

    Two people united in sexual intercourse in the missionary position.

  5. 05

    beat as one

    To share the same feelings.

  6. 06

    become one flesh

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

  7. 07

    birds and bees

    Informal education about sex.

  8. 08

    birds of a feather

    People having similar characters, backgrounds, interests, or beliefs.

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