double duty

phrase

: to do the work of two people : to take on two roles

doing double duty as cook and waiter

Examples of double duty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sonny’s Walter Mitty-like imaginings do some valuable double duty in the novel. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

The Stanley All Day Julienne Soft Cooler is the rare bag that pulls double duty without sacrificing style. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2026

When your dining room table pulls double duty as your corporate headquarters, things can get chaotic fast. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026

That means clothing that can pull double duty throughout your trip, seamlessly transitioning from daytime sightseeing and nature walks to casual drinks and dinners. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Rhymes for double duty

• agouti
• beauty
• booty
• cutie
• fruity
• putti
• snooty
• sooty
• sruti
• tutti