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

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“Double down” hails from blackjack, where you double your bet after seeing your first two cards, risking more for a better payoff. Learners often misuse it to mean simply “try harder,” but it’s really about upping the stakes, not just effort