zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen
Translation
to kill two birds with one stone
Examples
Mit dieser Reise schlage ich zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe.
With this trip, I'm killing two birds with one stone.
Grammar Patterns
zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen to kill two birds with one stone With this method, we kill two birds with one stone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einen doppelten Vorteil erzielen (to achieve a double advantage)
Etymology
Literally 'to hit two flies with one swatter'. It means to solve two problems or gain two benefits with a single action.
Memory Tips
Imagine the physical action of swinging a swatter and hitting two flies at once. This helps remember the meaning of the verb phrase.