daily double

• Término originario del concurso televisivo Jeopardy!, que designa una pregunta especial en la que el concursante puede apostar cualquier cantidad de su marcador actual. En sentido figurado, también puede referirse a una situación en la que dos eventos ocurren juntos, o a una doble oportunidad.

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.

   Doble Diario

   • 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.

   Doble diario (apuesta hípica)

   • 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.