do double duty — to serve two functions or purposes simultaneously; to work in two different roles or capacities at the same time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to serve two functions or purposes simultaneously; to work in two different roles or capacities at the same time
Pronunciation (IPA): /duː ˈdʌb(ə)l ˈduːti/
Example Sentences
- My coffee table does double duty as a storage box for my secret snack collection.
- The guest bedroom does double duty as my home office during the week.
- This smartphone app does double duty as both a calculator and a tip splitter for awkward dinner dates.
do double duty
NOUN[/duː ˈdʌb(ə)l ˈduːti/]
to serve two functions or purposes simultaneously; to work in two different roles or capacities at the same time
to serve two functions or purposes simultaneously; to work in two different roles or capacities at the same time
This beauty and cutie does double duty!
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“My coffee table does double duty as a storage box for my secret snack collection.”
“The guest bedroom does double duty as my home office during the week.”
“This smartphone app does double duty as both a calculator and a tip splitter for awkward dinner dates.”
“The new employee does double duty, working as both receptionist and security guard.”
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