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Discover LudwigThe phrase "double agent" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe a person who secretly works for two opposing sides, often in espionage or intelligence contexts.
Example: "The spy was revealed to be a double agent, feeding information to both the enemy and his own government."
Alternatives: "traitor" or "spy for both sides."
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double agent
noun
A spy who pretends to work for one side, when they are truthfully working for the other/ passing information to the other.
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