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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This allows the unit to do double duty as a single-ear Bluetooth earpiece and microphone for taking calls while looking up construction blueprints or deployment plans on the phone.
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Paul Ridden
may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2025
Some zoom lenses do decent double duty for macro work, but the Sigma 300-600mm Sports is tuned for distant subjects.
—PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
This yellow harness has rings to hook on a leash, serving double duty.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
One Allium Way Wooden Storage Bench This double duty bench adds storage and seating to your patio.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Paul Ridden
may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2025
Some zoom lenses do decent double duty for macro work, but the Sigma 300-600mm Sports is tuned for distant subjects.
—PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
This yellow harness has rings to hook on a leash, serving double duty.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
One Allium Way Wooden Storage Bench This double duty bench adds storage and seating to your patio.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 7 Apr. 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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