double-dipping

American  

[duhb-uhl-dip-ing] / ˈdʌb əlˈdɪp ɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of double-dipping

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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

Bank of America must pay more than $100 million to customers for double-dipping on some fees, withholding reward bonuses and opening accounts without customer consent.

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