double whammy

Etymology
From, popularized by the American cartoonist (1909–1979), in his classic comic strip Li’l Abner (1934–1977).

Noun

 * 1) A series of two events that causes adverse effects; a twofold blow or setback.
 * 2)  A series of two events that causes positive effects; a twofold boon.
 * 1)  A series of two events that causes positive effects; a twofold boon.

Translations

 * Russian: двойной удар
 * Spanish: dupleta


 * Spanish: