- double whammy
- noun Date: 1951 a combination of two usually adverse forces, circumstances, or effects
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
double whammy
Look at other dictionaries:
Double Whammy — may refer to: Double Whammy (Carl Hiaasen novel) Double Whammy (film), 2001 film starring Denis Leary and Elizabeth Hurley This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an … Wikipedia
double whammy — n two bad things that happen together or one after the other ▪ the double whammy of higher prices and more taxes … Dictionary of contemporary English
double whammy — A double whammy is when something causes two problems at the same time, or when two setbacks occur at the same time … The small dictionary of idiomes
double whammy — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms double whammy : singular double whammy plural double whammies mainly journalism a set of two bad events or situations that have an effect at the same time … English dictionary
double whammy — [“dabl “Avsemi] n. a double portion of something, especially something troublesome. (From Li’l Ab ner, a comic strip by Al Capp.) □ We got a real double whammy of trouble down at the office. □ This morning was bad, but this afternoon the boss… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
double whammy — A double whammy is when something causes two problems at the same time, or when two setbacks occur at the same time. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
double whammy — two events or experiences that happen close together, synchronicity Talk about a double whammy! My boss tells me I ve lost my job, and you tell me I ve won the lottery! … English idioms
double whammy — noun (C) informal two bad things that happen together, or one after the other: the double whammy of higher prices and more taxes … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Double whammy — A double whammy is when something causes two problems at the same time, or when two setbacks occur at the same time … Dictionary of English idioms
Double Whammy (film) — Double Whammy Directed by Tom DiCillo Written by Tom DiCillo Starring Denis Leary Elizabeth Hurley Luis Guzmán Victor Argo … Wikipedia
Double Whammy (novel) — This article is about the novel by Carl Hiaasen. For other uses, see Double Whammy (disambiguation). Double Whammy … Wikipedia
