daily double

• Термин, происходящий из телевикторины Jeopardy!, обозначающий специальный вопрос, на котором участник может сделать ставку любой суммы из своего текущего счета. В переносном смысле может означать ситуацию, когда два события происходят вместе, или двойную возможность.

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.

   Ежедневный дубль

   • 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.

   Ставка на две скачки

   • 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.