a blessing and a curse

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Something that is both a benefit and a burden, or that may seem initially beneficial but also brings unforeseen negative consequences
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Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse:

Submitted on July 07, 2010

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نعمة ولعنة

ein Segen und ein Fluch

μια ευλογία και μια κατάρα

Una bendición y una maldición

une bénédiction et une malédiction

una benedizione e una maledizione

祝福と呪い

축복과 저주

благословение и проклятие

ஒரு ஆசீர்வாதம் மற்றும் ஒரு சாபம்

bir nimet ve bir lanet

một phước lành và một lời nguyền

祝福和诅咒

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