double-dipping

American

[duhb-uhl-dip-ing] / ˈdʌb əlˈdɪp ɪŋ /

noun

the act or practice of receiving more than one income or collecting double benefits from the same employer or organization.

Etymology

Origin of double-dipping

First recorded in 1970–75

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double-dipping

Every expense must be taken out of its designated envelope — no double-dipping.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2023

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found the bank’s double-dipping on fees was illegal.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 11, 2023

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency also found that the bank’s double-dipping on fees was illegal.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 11, 2023

"It's nothing better than double-dipping and means that poorer countries which are already at the back of the queue, will end up waiting longer."

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2021

“Ordinarily, double-dipping on a razor would skeeve me out completely,” Miss Ohio explained.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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