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Meaning of 'On the double'

What does the saying 'On the double' mean?

Idiom: On the double

Meaning:

If someone tells you to do something on the double, they want you to do it immediately and quickly.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Numbers | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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