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at the double

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at the double

Rapidly. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Can you please drive at the double? Yes, we'll be there at the double!

See also: double

at the double

  (British & Australian) also on the double (American & Australian)

if you go somewhere or do something at the double, you go there or do it very quickly Two surgeons arrived in the emergency room at the double.

See also: double