(kill) two birds with one stone
Meaning(s)
1. achieve two things in a single action
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
kill two birds with one stone by doing two things simultaneously
Analysis
The idiom to 'kill two birds with one stone' means to achieve multiple results or aims from a single action or behaviour. When you 'kill two birds with one stone' you save time and resources by achieving your aims with one action or a small amount of effort. This is a popular expression used in both social and professional contexts.
Social Examples (Basic)
- We can kill two birds with one stone by picking up the kids on the way to do the shopping. That will save a lot of hassle.
- I was in Dublin on business, so I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone and visit my grandmother while I was there.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- Rather than have two separate meetings, the boss of the company killed two birds with one stone by setting up a video link with the supplier while he was in a meeting with the manufacturer.