double-dipping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of double-dipping
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Every expense must be taken out of its designated envelope — no double-dipping.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2023
Bank of America is also accused of double-dipping fees that were charged when a customer had insufficient funds in their account.
From BBC • 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
Criminal charges against 14 Prince George’s County police officers indicted in an alleged double-dipping scheme were dropped Tuesday morning and their cases will be handled administratively by the police department, prosecutors said.
From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2023
“Ordinarily, double-dipping on a razor would skeeve me out completely,” Miss Ohio explained.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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