: a combination of two usually adverse forces, circumstances, or effects
Examples of double whammy in a Sentence
With the cold weather and the high cost of heating fuel, homeowners were hit with a double whammy this winter.
Recent Examples on the WebMeanwhile, the double whammy of elevated prices and high interest rates is putting pressure on many Americans.—Jennifer Morris, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024 It's been a tough year so far for homebuyers, who are facing the double whammy of high housing prices and rising loan rates.—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 21 May 2024 High prices and high interest rates have been a double whammy for consumers.—Rafael Nam, NPR, 16 May 2024 Analysts say a kind of double whammy leaves Tajiks vulnerable to recruitment.—Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for double whammy
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