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double up
verb
to bend or cause to bend in two
he doubled up with the pain
(intr) to share a room or bed designed for one person, family, etc
US and Canadian term: parlay.(intr) to use the winnings from one bet as the stake for another
Idioms and Phrases
Bend over suddenly, as in pain or laughter. For example, She doubled up with a cramp . [Late 1800s]
Share accommodations meant for one person, as in The hotel ran out of rooms, so we had to double up . [Late 1700s]
Example Sentences
"He caused us huge problems because we were supposed to double up on him and it wasn't enough."
He told reporters he wasn’t talking after the game but would “double up” on his media obligations Saturday night.
Mayer doubled up on her jab and controlled the distance but was countered by Ryan's efficient timing and hooks.
Ruben Amorim's team were able to sit deep, double up on Arsenal's right, and spread themselves across the width of the pitch without fear of being hit through the centre.
As soon as I saw the scene I doubled up like I'd been hit.
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