do duty as

phrase

1
: to do the work of (someone or something)
did duty as guard
2
: to be used as (something)
The backpack she uses at school also does duty as an overnight bag.

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“Do duty as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20duty%20as. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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