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daily double
noun
- a betting system in horse racing and dog racing in which the bettor makes one bet on the winners of two races, usually the first and second, and collects only if both choices win.
daily double
noun
- horse racing a single bet on the winners of two named races in any one day's racing
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Word History and Origins
Origin of daily double1
First recorded in 1940–45
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Example Sentences
In its final year, the conference hit the daily double by securing bids to both the CFP and the New Year’s Six — and sending six other teams to bowl games.
From Seattle Times
Be sure to see what speed you can hit as you barrel down from Congress Heights and then run the light at W. That’s the daily double.
From Washington Post
Bitcoin's value has fluctuated wildly through its 12-year life, with regular daily double digit price moves rendering it impractical for commerce.
From Reuters
Q. Who can be found in a Lower Manhattan bar ordering his daily double?
From Washington Post
Give a “daily double” to whoever has the answer for that one.
From Washington Post
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