double down
Americanverb
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Cards. (in blackjack) to double an initial bet, on the condition that one can be dealt only one more card.
Will you double down and beat the dealer?
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to increase one’s efforts or hold to a position or opinion, especially when vulnerable or taking a risk.
He has continued to defend his controversial interpretation of the document, doubling down on what he sees as the truth.
Etymology
Origin of double down
First recorded in 1625–35, in another sense
Example Sentences
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And yet, AI will make it easier for the industry to double down on its biggest appeal: volume.
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Mahmood is expected to double down on her approach in a speech next week.
From BBC
He stated they have no plan B with the emphasis over the hour they are continuing to double down on plan A as Collier-Keywood proved robust in his defence of the three-team policy.
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Instead, he decided to double down on a private-credit fund.
That victory gave Takaichi political space to double down on boosting Japan's defence capabilities.
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