double whammy

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

The phrase is thought to have been popularized by cartoonist Al Capp (1909–1979), from his classic comic strip, Li'l Abner.

Noun

double whammy (plural double whammies)

  1. a twofold blow or setback; a series of two events that cause adverse effects
    • 2019 October 19, Robert Kitson, “England into World Cup semi-finals after bruising victory over Australia”, in The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media:
      Australia had looked the brighter side initially, probing for gaps in England’s defensive spacing and taking an early lead via Christian Lealiifano’s first successful penalty. Their opponents took a while to make any kind of consistent front-foot impression before May’s double whammy inside four minutes banished their jangling nerves.
  2. (by extension) a twofold boon; a series of two events that cause positive effects

See also

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