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 win)
Etymology
A literal translation is 'two flies with one swatter'. It means accomplishing two objectives with one action.
Memory Tips
Picture hitting two flies with a single swat. This visual connects to the idea of achieving two things at once.