Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-be-a-one-way-street

idiom

/tə bi ə wʌn weɪ striːt/

Definition

A situation or relationship where one party gives or does more than the other, without any reciprocity.

Examples

Her willingness to help others without receiving anything back made their friendship feel like a one-way street.
If you keep doing all the work for this project, it’s going to turn into a one-way street.

Meaning

This phrase suggests an imbalance in interactions, often implying that one individual or side is solely benefitting while the other is not receiving anything in return.