kill two birds with one stone

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: to achieve two things by doing a single action

We can kill two birds with one stone by dropping off the mail when we go to the grocery store.

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As Cal rants and raves about how Manfredi is bound to discover the car and the driver, Jackie kills two birds with one stone by plugging the driver and having the whole mess compacted. —

Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024 But unlike other European countries, Spain conceived a brilliant strategy to kill two birds with one stone, preserving these beautiful places while growing the tourism sector. —

Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Agatha kills two birds with one stone by gathering a coven to embark on the Witches’ Road, a mythical path that rewards those who survive it with their heart’s desire. —

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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kill two birds with one stone

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