English Dictionary

cruel mistress

名詞

慣用表現

(idiomatic) Something which has both significant positive and negative aspects.

日本語の意味

良い面と悪い面、すなわち肯定的側面と否定的側面を併せ持つもの / 一長一短があるもの / 正と負の側面が明確に両立しているもの

For many artists, fame is a cruel mistress that rewards creativity with opportunity while punishing privacy and peace.

多くの芸術家にとって、名声は恩恵と犠牲を同時にもたらす厳しく魅力的な存在だ。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) Something which has both significant positive and negative aspects.

For bandleaders, society can be a cruel mistress. At debutante parties they receive compliments but not calling cards, at charity balls they take their breaks with their players instead of their patrons […]

cruel mistresses （ plural ）