double down

redoblar la apuesta, reafirmarse

Dedicar más esfuerzo, dinero o apoyo a una decisión, especialmente cuando otros la cuestionan.

En inglés sencillo: To put more effort, money, or support into a choice, especially when others question it.

• She doubled down on her claim.
• Despite poor sales, they doubled down on investment.
• Will the government change course or double down?

Cómo se usa: double down on something (The company doubled down on its expansion plans.); double down on doing something (He doubled down on defending the disputed policy.)

Sinónimos: commit more strongly, dig in

Antónimos: back down

Expresiones frecuentes: double down on something, double down on investment

doblar la apuesta

Duplicar la apuesta inicial, especialmente en blackjack antes de recibir una última carta.

En inglés sencillo: To double your original bet, especially in blackjack before receiving one final card.

• She chose to double down.
• I doubled down and the dealer gave me a ten.
• Would you double down on this hand?

Cómo se usa: double down on a hand (He doubled down on a hand worth eleven.)

Sinónimos: double the bet

Expresiones frecuentes: double down in blackjack, double down on eleven