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Passage: Migration is a 'double-edged sword' for Nepal, bringing money but creating social and labor problems. Q60. What does the metaphor 'double-edged sword' imply?
ASomething that is very sharp
BSomething that has both benefits and drawbacks
CA weapon used in ancient times
DSomething that is completely bad
✓ Correct Answer: B — Something that has both benefits and drawbacks
A double-edged sword refers to a situation or thing that has both favorable and unfavorable consequences.
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