zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe
Translation
two birds with one stone
Examples
Der Einkauf auf dem Heimweg war zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe.
Shopping on the way home was two birds with one stone.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is two birds with one stone Shopping on the way home was two birds with one stone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ein doppelter Gewinn (a double gain)
Etymology
Literally 'two flies with one swatter'. It signifies achieving two goals with a single action.
Memory Tips
Visualize swatting two flies at once. This image helps remember the idiom for an efficient action.