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Idiom
Kill two birds with one stone
Meaning: to get two things done with a single action.
- Example
- “I cycle to work, so I kill two birds with one stone: I exercise and I save money.”
Birds, pigeons, flies, roasts. One truth: one effort, two results.
How other nations say it
Italy · ItalianPrendere due piccioni con una favaLiterally: Catch two pigeons with one bean.
Germany · GermanZwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagenLiterally: Hit two flies with one swat.
Poland · PolishUpiec dwie pieczenie na jednym ogniuLiterally: Roast two roasts over one fire.
Sources
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