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two-way street

[/ˈtuː weɪ striːt/]
nounpl: two-way streets
via de mão dupla; rua de dois sentidos
1. A street or road that allows traffic to flow in both directions
This avenue is a two-way street, so cars can travel north and south.
Esta avenida é uma via de mão dupla, então os carros podem circular em ambas as direções.
2. A situation or relationship requiring mutual effort, reciprocal responsibility, or two-sided benefits
Trust is a two-way street; both partners must be honest.
Confiança é uma via de mão dupla; ambos os parceiros devem ser honestos.
3. A mutual or reciprocal arrangement where both parties have equal obligations or advantages
Friendship is a two-way street where both people need to invest time and care.
Amizade é uma via de mão dupla onde ambas as pessoas precisam investir tempo e cuidado.
Synonyms
mutual streetreciprocal arrangementbilateral agreement
Antonyms
one-way streetone-sided relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via de mão dupla; rua de dois sentidos
Standard usage in both literal and figurative contexts
São Paulo
via de mão dupla; mão dupla
Common in urban context; informal shortening to 'mão dupla'
Rio de Janeiro
via de mão dupla; rua de dois sentidos
Standard usage
Portugal
rua de duplo sentido; via de dois sentidos; mão dupla
Portuguese European slightly prefers 'duplo sentido' over 'mão dupla'

Related Idioms & Phrases

It cuts both ways
A fair deal
Equal footing
Mutual understanding
Give and take
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