“Double down” comes from blackjack—when you double your bet after seeing your...

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“Double down” comes from blackjack—when you double your bet after seeing your first two cards, betting you’ve got a winner. Learners often misuse it to mean “make more effort” generally, but it’s really about risk, doubling stakes