do duty as

idiom

1
: to do the work of (someone or something)
did duty as guard
2
: to be used as (something)
The backpack she uses at school also does duty as an overnight bag.

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That challenge was made easier by giving the girls the lavish space that would ordinarily do duty as the master bedroom. Julia Reed, ELLE Decor, 21 Mar. 2023 Pieces like this Swedish vintage dressing table, which can do duty as a desk or entry table, are prized for their flexibility. Michelle Slatalla, WSJ, 4 Feb. 2022

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“Do duty as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20duty%20as. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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