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The phrase "do double duty" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to something that serves two purposes or functions simultaneously.
Example: "This sofa not only provides seating but also does double duty as a guest bed."
Alternatives: "serve two purposes" or "function in dual roles".
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Plants in these settlements will do double duty.
"This money is going to do double duty.
"Small tables give flexibility for rooms to do double duty".
They recently made the secretarial area do double duty as an art gallery.
They wanted "pieces that do double duty," but "nothing frivolous," she added.
Ms. Chavkin gets excellent performances from her cast, who do double duty singing and acting.
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And we journalists of each school are frequently asked to do double-duty.
It may be able to send video both ways, allowing your Mac Mini to do double-duty as a PVR.
Your turtleneck can do double-duty as a neck-warmer.
The latter will do double-duty against New Orleans.
Antique tin cans and colorful ceramics sit on the counter and do double-duty as containers.
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