Where comes from "on the double"?

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Where comes from "on the double"?
Accordig to the dictionary,
it means quickly.
I do not make sure .
Do you also sometimes use this idiom?

2007-01-14 12:30:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

Walking in military language is single time. Running is double time.

2007-01-14 12:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by It All Matters.~☺♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

In the military "double time" means to march twice as fast. That's where 'on the double' comes from.

2007-01-14 20:35:06 · answer #2 · answered by anthrotistic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Double the speed?

2007-01-14 20:33:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

When i say on the double I am meaning that you should do it twice as quick. It just means do something faster.

2007-01-14 20:37:10 · answer #4 · answered by Tamara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋