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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a double shot of" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to a larger serving of a beverage, often coffee or alcohol, but can also be used metaphorically to indicate an increased amount of something.
Example: "I need a double shot of espresso to get through this long meeting."
Alternatives: "a double serving of" or "a hefty dose of".
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So that's a double shot of total misunderstanding.
A double shot of history is on offer here.
The buzz: "A double shot of vintage rock and soul".
It makes me want a double shot of that Costa Rican rum.
The Look A Jack Victor blazer gets rough and ready with a double shot of denim.
The amount of caffeine used was roughly equivalent to a double shot of strong espresso coffee.
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There's a double-shot of horror and Nabokovian despair in this outrageously gripping and absorbing meta mystery-thriller from director Tom Ford, adapted by him from the 1993 novel Tony and Susan by Austin Wright.
Nokia unveiled the phone amid a double-shot of bad news.
It's no wonder people feel intimidated with the current recipe: Start with a double-shot of legalese, stir in a $2,000 retainer, garnish with communication difficulties, and shake!
It was a double-shot of Teresa Giudice on Bravo Sunday night.
"Hughie & Krapp's Last Tape," a double-shot of desolation, aren't meant to be yoked together.
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