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two-way street

idiom
Meaning

Any interaction in which both parties give and take equally.


Examples
SIMPLE

A good friendship is a two-way street.

CONTEXTUAL

Communication in a marriage is a two-way street, so both partners must listen to each other.

COMPLEX

The manager reminded the team that professional respect is a two-way street, requiring effort and cooperation from both the staff and the leadership.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    down the road, not across the street

    Of the technique for committing suicide, along the radial artery rather than across the wrist from side to side.

  2. 02

    easy street

    Chiefly preceded by on: a carefree lifestyle, especially as a result of becoming wealthy, or an easy situation.

  3. 03

    jump street

    The starting point; the very beginning.

  4. 04

    man in the street

    Synonym of man on the street.

  5. 05

    man on the street

    An ordinary member of the general public, especially one who lacks special expertise.

  6. 06

    street appeal

    Curb appeal.

  7. 07

    wolf of Wall Street

    (A name for) an aggressive, prominent, and wealthy financier; specifically (derogatory), one who swindles or takes unfair advantage of people.

  8. 08

    woman on the street

    An ordinary woman from the general public (especially one who lacks special expertise).

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