see double

Idioms  

1. See two images of one object, either as an illusion or owing to some visual aberration, especially one caused by intoxication. For example, Those twins look so much alike they make me think I'm seeing double, or One more drink and I'll be seeing double. This idiom was first recorded in 1628.

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Before the pandemic, about 3 million people came to L.A.’s waterfront annually for recreation, a tally port leaders hope to see double in the years ahead.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2024

"In the last few years we have seen some vegan product categories in the UK see double, and even triple-digit, growth," she notes.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2022

As countries in the Global South, we see double standards.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2022

The defensive linemen who play alongside Aaron Donald never see double teams or chip blocks.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 2, 2021

Jenny Madame, I don't know if my vision is troubled, or if it's some vapor, that is making me see double.

From The McNaughtens by Morlock, Frank J.