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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And only the best bed frames can corral everything together, pulling double duty as a statement piece of furniture and a durable, sturdy base that supports you night after night.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
The heir to the throne, who attended the funeral in his father’s stead, won’t be pulling double duty by attending the official ceremony for the new pope, and his wife, Middleton won’t be attending either.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 12 May 2025
The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight acts as a budget-friendly, wireless solution that pulls double duty as both a security camera and a floodlight.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 7 May 2025
But the next best thing is a multipurpose product that pulls double duty.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 May 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
The heir to the throne, who attended the funeral in his father’s stead, won’t be pulling double duty by attending the official ceremony for the new pope, and his wife, Middleton won’t be attending either.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 12 May 2025
The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight acts as a budget-friendly, wireless solution that pulls double duty as both a security camera and a floodlight.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 7 May 2025
But the next best thing is a multipurpose product that pulls double duty.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for double duty
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“Double duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20duty. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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