Meaning of 'Double whammy'
What does the saying 'Double whammy' mean?
Idiom: Double whammy
Meaning:
A double whammy is when something causes two problems at the same time, or when two setbacks occur at the same time.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Numbers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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