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

The rocker took a step back from his usual double duty as lead singer and guitarist, opting to shred voraciously as Robinson wailed on the mic. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

In her absence, Shadow is pulling double duty, caring for two growing eaglets — Sandy and Luna — by feeding them and protecting their territory. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Most broad-spectrum sunscreens help defend against harmful UV damage, but some, like CeraVe’s Invisible Mineral Sunscreen, pull double duty by combining SPF with skin-loving ingredients. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 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

Rhymes for double duty

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