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go both ways

Verb

Meaning

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go,‎ both,‎ ways.

(informal) To be, or be in, a mutual or reciprocal relationship or obligation.
empathy goes both ways

(informal) To be bisexual.
Synonyms: see Thesaurus:be bisexual

(informal, especially of a gay man) To be versatile, able to act as either a top or a bottom.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Examples

I know there were many good policemen who died doing their duty. Some of the cops were even friends of ours. But a cop can go both ways. Martin Scorsese

I think I have a certain respect for people, you know. And I guess a lot of times I expect that respect to go both ways. Tom Brady

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