daily double

• Begriff aus der Quizshow Jeopardy!, der eine besondere Frage bezeichnet, bei der der Kandidat einen beliebigen Betrag seines aktuellen Guthabens setzen kann. Im übertragenen Sinn kann er eine Situation bezeichnen, in der zwei Ereignisse zusammenfallen, oder eine doppelte Gelegenheit.

A term originating from the game show Jeopardy!, referring to a special clue where the contestant can wager any amount of their current score. By extension, it can mean a situation where two things happen together or a double opportunity.

1. Jeopardy! Game ElementB2formalamerican

   A special square on the game board in the television quiz show Jeopardy! that allows the contestant to wager any or all of their current score on a single question.

   Daily Double

   • He found the Daily Double on the third row and bet all his money.
   • The contestant wisely wagered only half his score on the Daily Double.
   • Landing on the Daily Double can change the outcome of the game.

2. Horse Racing BetC1formal

   A type of bet in horse racing where the bettor selects the winners of two specified races on the same day.

   Tagesdoppelwette

   • He placed a daily double bet on the first two races.
   • The daily double payout was surprisingly high.
   • She won the daily double by correctly picking both horses.