When to Use This Idiom
Use 一举两得 when:
- You accomplish two things at once
- A solution solves multiple problems
- Praising an efficient strategy
Example Sentences
骑自行车上班既锻炼身体又环保,真是一举两得。
Qí zìxíngchē shàngbān jì duànliàn shēntǐ yòu huánbǎo, zhēnshi yìjǔliǎngdé.
Riding a bike to work exercises the body and is eco-friendly; it really kills two birds with one stone.
这样做不但省钱,还能省时间,简直是一举两得。
Zhèyàng zuò búdàn shěngqián, háinéng shěng shíjiān, jiǎnzhí shì yìjǔliǎngdé.
Doing it this way not only saves money but also time; it's a win-win.