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What does "double jeopardy" mean?

Being penalized twice for the same offense

If you "double up," you...

Duplicate something

"Double duty" means...

Doing two tasks at the same time

Double trouble is..

A situation causing twice the inconvenience

To "double back" means...

To return to a previous position or course

What does the phrase "double or nothing" typically mean?

A bet where one either gains twice the wager or loses it all

double book means...

Committed to two things that are scheduled to happen at the same time

What does "double take" mean?

Looking at something twice because it's confusing

"The double whammy" refers to...

Two powerful hits or blows

To "double down" means...

To become more committed or determined

What does the phrase "double feature" typically refer to?

A movie theater screening two films for the price of one ticket

In the context of clothing, what does "double-breasted" mean?

A type of coat or jacket with two columns of buttons and overlapping front flaps

When someone says, "I'm having a double," what might they be referring to?

A cocktail with double the normal amount of alcohol

It's a double-edged sword means...

It's advantageous and disadvantageous at the same time

If someone is said to "lead a double life," what does it mean?

They have two different identities or personas, keeping one hidden.

"Double-cross" means...

To betray someone

"Double entendre" is...

A way of speaking that's difficult to understand