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 while it’s designed for wine, a decanter like this can easily pull double duty.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Bradley’s wife, Bernice, a story researcher at Disney Studios, worked double duty as Beverly Park’s treasurer and box office manager.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Chelmon Luggage Strap 4-pack Help your luggage stand out from the rest at baggage claim with this pack of four brightly colored straps that work double duty to also keep your bag securely held shut.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Grande previously performed as the show's musical guest in 2014 and 2024 and pulled double duty as both host and musical guest in 2016.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2025
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Bradley’s wife, Bernice, a story researcher at Disney Studios, worked double duty as Beverly Park’s treasurer and box office manager.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Chelmon Luggage Strap 4-pack Help your luggage stand out from the rest at baggage claim with this pack of four brightly colored straps that work double duty to also keep your bag securely held shut.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Grande previously performed as the show's musical guest in 2014 and 2024 and pulled double duty as both host and musical guest in 2016.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Double duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20duty. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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