see double

Idioms  

1. See two images of one object, either as an illusion or owing to some visual aberration, especially one caused by intoxication. For example, Those twins look so much alike they make me think I'm seeing double, or One more drink and I'll be seeing double. This idiom was first recorded in 1628.

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Before the pandemic, about 3 million people came to L.A.’s waterfront annually for recreation, a tally port leaders hope to see double in the years ahead.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2024

As countries in the Global South, we see double standards.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2022

The defensive linemen who play alongside Aaron Donald never see double teams or chip blocks.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 2, 2021

State officials predict that the hiring woes will only get worse, with the demand for already plentiful jobs such as truck-driver and nurse to see double digit surges by 2024.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 2, 2018

"Every naval operation since I became head of the government has failed, because my admirals see double and have learned—where I don't know—that war can be made without running risks."

From Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)