/Sounds like 'mah-tahr thohs pah-HAH-rohs deh oon TEE-roh' — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/
To solve two problems or achieve two goals with a single action, making the most of one's time and effort.
Example
"With that meeting, they killed two birds with one stone, closing the deal and signing the agreement."
"Why make two trips when you can kill two birds with one stone?"
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/Sounds like 'mah-tahr thohs pah-HAH-rohs deh oon TEE-roh' — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/
To solve two problems or achieve two goals with a single action, making the most of one's time and effort.
Example
"With that meeting, they killed two birds with one stone, closing the deal and signing the agreement."
"Why make two trips when you can kill two birds with one stone?"
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Regional synonyms: