Sentence examples for on the double from inspiring English sources
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"on the double" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means "very quickly" or "immediately." It is often used to convey a sense of urgency or to give a command for someone to do something quickly. Example: "We need to finish this project by tomorrow, so I need everyone working on it on the double."
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on the double
adverb
Rapidly or immediately.
- Fortunately, help arrived on the double, and the victim's injuries were soon treated.
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