“Double down” comes from blackjack, where you double your bet after seeing your...

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“Double down” comes from blackjack, where you double your bet after seeing your first two cards—confident you’ll win. In conversation, it means committing even more to your position. Learners often think it means “backing out,” which is the exact opposite