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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

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 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

The officer had been charged in August 2022 in a separate case alongside 13 other officers involving accusations of double-dipping.

From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2023

But other cases appear to be old-fashioned double-dipping.

From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2022

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

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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