Example
“By cycling to work I kill two birds with one stone: I save money and stay fit.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
bang for your buck
Informal · CEFR B1
the value or impact you get for the money or effort spent
cut corners
Neutral · CEFR B2
To do something cheaply or quickly by skipping important steps, often lowering quality.
cut to the chase
Informal · CEFR B2
To get to the important point without wasting time.
have several balls in the air
Informal · CEFR B2
to be managing multiple projects or commitments at once
reinvent the wheel
Neutral · CEFR B2
to waste time recreating something that already exists and works well
have too many irons in the fire
Neutral · CEFR C1
To be involved in too many activities at once.
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.