Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swing-both-ways
idiom
/swɪŋ boʊθ weɪz/
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Definition
The ability to have a flexible perspective or to alternate between two opposing ideas or actions.
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Examples
- She can swing both ways when it comes to deciding on vacation destinations, often choosing between the beach or the mountains.
- His political views swing both ways; he sometimes supports liberal policies and other times favors more conservative approaches.
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Meaning
To be open to both sides of an argument or situation, allowing for various possibilities.
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Synonyms
- dual-minded
- ambivalent
- flexible