double up on something somebody

double up on something somebody
ˌdouble ˈup (on sth/with sb) derived
(informal) to form a pair in order to do sth or to share sth

We'll have to double up on books; there aren't enough to go around.

They only have one room left: you'll have to double up with Peter.

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