double duty

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: 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

When packing space is limited, every piece needs to be pulling double duty, which is where versatile matching sets like this Pinspark two-piece set come in handy. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

West Elm European Flax Linen Round Pillow Some throw pillow shapes—namely ones that can do double duty as floor cushions when the occasion rises—are just superior, in our opinion. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

How many makeup artists endorse satin-finish lipsticks for double duty as blush, following Patinkin’s guidance. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Because of injuries, Griffin was forced into double duty in the middle of the season. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for double duty

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