both ways

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both ways

adj, adv

1. (Gambling, except Cards) another term for each way

2. have it both ways (usually with a negative) to try to get the best of a situation, argument, etc, by chopping and changing between alternatives or opposites

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References in periodicals archive ?

M4 BOTH WAYS - CARDIFF: Speed restriction of 50mph due to restrictions, major roadworks and contraflow on M4 both ways between J30 A4232 (Cardiff Gate) and J32 A470 (Coryton Interchange).

traffic watch; How to avoid roadworks

Gans tries to have it both ways: News practices can and should be changed to encourage citizenship, but in the end, they don't really matter.

Journalism's identity crisis: what is the news for?

A4063 COMMERCIAL STREET BOTH WAYS - MAESTEG A4063 closed both ways due to roadworks between Bridge Street and B4282 Neath Road/Llynfi Road, between 8am and 6pm on Sundays from August 3 to September 14.

traffic watch; How to avoid roadworks

M4 BOTH WAYS - BRIDGEND One lane closed due to roadworks between J37 A4229 (Pyle) and J38 A48 (Margam Off Slip), until July 8.