double over

The phrase "double over" can describe physical movement, an action involving objects, or a specific achievement in soccer.

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Definition

B2General

(idiomatic, intransitive)To bend forward at the waist, often due to pain or laughter.

Example

He doubled over in pain after being hit in the stomach.
She doubled over with laughter at the joke.

B2General

(transitive)To fold something so that it forms a double layer.

Example

He doubled over the sheet of paper and put it in his pocket.

C1Sports

(idiomatic, soccer)To win both home and away games against the same team in one season.

Example

The team did the double over their rivals this season.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "double over":

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