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on the double

 

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on the double

Meaning:

adv. - Immediately; without delay; quickly or hastily.

n. - A command or request to do something quickly or with urgency.

Senses:

1. adv. - Immediately; without delay; quickly or hastily.

Example sentence: She realized she was running late for her flight and had to leave on the double.

2. n. - A command or request to do something quickly or with urgency.

Example sentence: The coach shouted, "On the double!" and the team sprinted to the starting line.

Usage:

1. When someone needs to emphasize the need for immediate action:

Example sentence: "We have a meeting in five minutes, so finish up your work on the double."

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2. In military contexts, it is often used as a command to move quickly:

Example sentence: "Soldiers, get to the barracks on the double!"

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