determiner
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
both sexes (= both men and women )
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People of both sexes buy her records.
in both directions
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The traffic in both directions on the motorway wasn't moving at all.
works both ways (= involves two opposite or matching effects )
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Loyalty works both ways : we are loyal to our employees and, in turn, they are loyal to us.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(it) cuts both ways
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It cuts both ways to both parties.
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The company will probably discover, to its chagrin, that it cuts both ways.
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When our album Cuts Both Ways was released in 1989, I couldn't believe how successful it was.
burn the candle at both ends
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Back in the twenties, the Millay sisters were known in New York society for burning the candle at both ends.
have a foot in both camps
have/keep both feet on the ground
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She's really creative, but she also has her feet firmly on the ground.
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So I guess inversely he taught me the need to be prepared and keep both feet on the ground.
on all/several/both etc counts
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Bright was turned down on both counts by Field, whose principal consideration was the weather.
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By contrast, Gordon says, the Net fails on several counts .
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He had failed on both counts .
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He was convicted by a jury on all counts and sentenced to 41 months in prison.
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He was too ambitious on both counts .
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I am afraid that, on all counts , it is going to fall down.
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I find this unconvincing on several counts .
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Missing Valuables Dear Missing: Yes, on both counts .
swing both ways
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They sat outside local shopping centers and recorded more than 350 adults as they walked through doors that swung both ways.
the best of both worlds
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Job-sharing gives me the best of both worlds - I can be with my children and keep my professional status.
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All in all, a great place to enjoy the best of both worlds.
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An arrangement like this can often be the best of both worlds.
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And taking into account the prices of both the ME-6 and ME-10 they really are the best of both worlds.
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But if the eye can remain open without being seen, then the prey has the best of both worlds.
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Supporters say this type of extended day is the best of both worlds.
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This is the best of both worlds.
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Used in conjunction with a moisturising conditioner, it will give your lank locks the best of both worlds.
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You get the best of both worlds in a job like this: use your strong back and your agile mind.
you can't have it both ways
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It's either me or her. You can't have it both ways !