Meaning & Origin
“Kill two birds with one stone” means accomplishing two objectives with one effort — one action that covers multiple needs. The phrase is centuries old in English, using a hunting image to express efficiency and leverage.
Pronunciation Guide
- kill two BIRDS with one STONE — keep a steady rhythm; clear stress on “birds” and “stone.”
Usage & Sentence Examples
Use it when one move efficiently handles two tasks or goals.
- By hosting a webinar, we kill two birds with one stone — lead gen and product education.
- A single onboarding flow could kill two birds with one stone for web and mobile.
- Automating the reports kills two birds with one stone: fewer errors and saved time.
- If we switch providers, we’ll kill two birds with one stone — lower costs and better uptime.
- Merging the datasets killed two birds with one stone for analytics and compliance.
- A quick team offsite might kill two birds with one stone: planning and morale.
Synonyms
achieve two goals at once · two-for-one solution · solve two problems with one step · accomplish double duty · cover two bases
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