Meaning of the word "double whammy" in English

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double whammy

US /ˈdʌb.əl ˈwæm.i/
UK /ˈdʌb.əl ˈwæm.i/
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Noun

a situation in which two unpleasant things happen at almost the same time

Example:
Losing his job and then breaking his leg was a real double whammy for him.
The company faced a double whammy of declining sales and rising costs.