English Explanatory Dictionary

give with one hand and take away with the other

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To help in one way but proceed to harm in another.

Word forms

give with one hand and take away with the other gives with one hand and takes away with the other giving with one hand and taking away with the other gave with one hand and took away with the other given with one hand and taken away with the other
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