double time

double time
1. U.S. Army. the fastest rate of marching troops, a slow jog in which 180 paces, each of 3 ft. (0.9 m), are taken in a minute.
2. a slow run by troops in step.
3. a rate of overtime pay that is twice the regular wage rate.
[1850-55]

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