penalty double
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of penalty double
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Adam Idah completed his penalty double with a 92nd-minute winner as Celtic snatched a dramatic victory at Hibernian to restore their three-point lead at the Scottish Premiership summit.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024
Do not make a revealing penalty double against a top declarer unless you anticipate at least down two.
From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2013
South’s penalty double was borderline because he did not have a good opening lead.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2012
East, with a good hand and well-placed diamond honors, was happy to pass, turning it into a penalty double.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2011
In the bidding problem, do you lurk, passing in the hope that partner balances with a takeout double, which you will pass, converting it into a penalty double?
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2011
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