kill two birds with one stone
idiom
: 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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The wood-burning stove kills two birds with one stone (well, technically about two dozen stones, give or take), providing an authentic, traditional sauna experience while also sidestepping the need for electricity from an outlet or portable generator.
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Dean Stattmann, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025
Let’s kill two birds with one stone and predict that our old pal Markström shoots and scores this year.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Without meaning to, Republicans have handed California Gov. Gavin Newsom an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone: land an actual win against President Trump, and significantly bolster his 2028 presidential hopes.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Zach Kaplan of Athlon Sports recently suggested the Yankees could kill two birds with one stone in a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Dean Stattmann, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025
Let’s kill two birds with one stone and predict that our old pal Markström shoots and scores this year.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Without meaning to, Republicans have handed California Gov. Gavin Newsom an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone: land an actual win against President Trump, and significantly bolster his 2028 presidential hopes.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Zach Kaplan of Athlon Sports recently suggested the Yankees could kill two birds with one stone in a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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“Kill two birds with one stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kill%20two%20birds%20with%20one%20stone. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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