do double duty

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do double duty

1. to do two jobs at one time Kudrow does double duty in the show, playing her regular role and the character's twin sister.

2. to be used for two different activities Three conference rooms do double duty as dining rooms when the main dining room is full.

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Eryx being made to do double duty, both as Scheria and Ithaca. The Odyssey by Homer View in context More results

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