Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on the double

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.00 in modern English

Syllables: on the -dou-ble
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Rapidly or immediately.

Example Sentences

"Fortunately, help arrived on the double, and the victim's injuries were soon treated."
"My boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble. / You see him comin'; better cut out on the double."
"My love is alive (Woo), way down in my heart / Although we are miles apart / If you ever need a helpin' hand / I'll be there on the double just as fast as I can"
"Liara: We have to hurry. The whole place is caving in! Shepard: Joker! Get the Normandy airbone and lock in on my signal. On the double, mister!"

Phrases

at the double double-quick double time

Frequently Paired Words

at the double double-quick double time

Questions

What does on the double mean?: Rapidly or immediately.

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