double duty
idiom
: to do the work of two people : to take on two roles
doing double duty as cook and waiter
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Questions center on the offense, as coordinator Brian Hartline juggles double duty with OSU and USF, his new job.
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Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2025
Flextail's new air pump for inflating mattresses, rafts, and pillows makes a strong case for a slot in your loadout with its diminutive build and ability to do double duty as a versatile lantern.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
This sleek propane fire pit pulls double duty as a stylish table for evening chats, s’mores nights, or crisp morning coffees.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
The holiday season is also entertaining season, which usually means your ice maker will be working double duty.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
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Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2025
Flextail's new air pump for inflating mattresses, rafts, and pillows makes a strong case for a slot in your loadout with its diminutive build and ability to do double duty as a versatile lantern.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
This sleek propane fire pit pulls double duty as a stylish table for evening chats, s’mores nights, or crisp morning coffees.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
The holiday season is also entertaining season, which usually means your ice maker will be working double duty.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Double duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20duty. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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