a boon and a bane

boon and bane

Something that is both a benefit and an affliction.

make the most of

To realise the maximal value, worth, or potential of (something); to d…

have something to show for something

To have (some profit, reward, benefit, etc.) as a result of (one's wor…

be out for

To seek or pursue, especially to determinedly pursue something to one'…

bane of someone's existence

Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.

mixed bag

Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics…