double time

An informal expression meaning to move or work at a faster pace, or to hurry up. It can also refer to a specific military marching pace or a rate of pay for overtime work.

• 🇪🇸Expresión informal que significa moverse o trabajar a un ritmo más rápido, o darse prisa. También puede referirse a un paso de marcha militar rápido o al pago doble por horas extra.

1. Fast marching pace B2 formal

   A military marching pace of 180 steps per minute, faster than quick time.

   • The soldiers marched in double time across the parade ground.
   • The drill sergeant ordered the platoon to move at double time.
   • Double time is used to move troops quickly over short distances.

   🇪🇸paso doble militar

2. Overtime pay rate B2 formal american

   A rate of pay that is twice the normal rate, often for working extra hours or on holidays.

   • Employees receive double time for working on national holidays.
   • He earned double time for his overtime hours last weekend.
   • The contract guarantees double time for any work over 40 hours.

   🇪🇸paga doble

3. Quickly or urgently B1 informal

   To do something very quickly or in a hurry.

   • We need to finish this report in double time.
   • She cleaned the house in double time before the guests arrived.
   • The team worked double time to meet the deadline.

   🇪🇸rápidamente / de prisa