double or quits
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The two weren't done, though, settling the friendly competition with a "double or quits" axe-throwing contest.
From Golf Digest • Oct. 4, 2019
It presents him with a classic game of double or quits.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2012
Double or quits!" added she; "to play double or quits!
From The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: French novels by Hawthorne, Julian
The winner took over the loser's I.O.U. for the £30, and then said, "Well, now, I'll go you double or quits."
From Prince Fortunatus by Black, William
I'll cure you for half-a-crown, and toss you up double or quits.
From Two Years Ago, Volume I by Kingsley, Charles
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