Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swing-both-ways

idiom
/swɪŋ boʊθ weɪz/
Definition
The ability to have a flexible perspective or to alternate between two opposing ideas or actions.
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.
Meaning
To be open to both sides of an argument or situation, allowing for various possibilities.
Synonyms
  • dual-minded
  • ambivalent
  • flexible