| Idiom | On the Double |
|---|---|
| Example | The coach told the players to get onto the field on the double. |
| Meaning | very quickly; immediately; at a fast pace |
| Origin | This is an old army command. When the person in charge wanted the soldiers to march twice as fast as normal, he'd holler, "On the double!" which meant to double the speed. Today, anyone can use this expression when he or she wants someone to hurry up. |
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