double down

redoubler d’efforts, persister

Consacrer davantage d’efforts, d’argent ou de soutien à un choix, surtout quand les autres le contestent.

En anglais simple : 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?

Comment l'utiliser : 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.)

Synonymes : commit more strongly, dig in

Contraires : back down

Expressions courantes : double down on something, double down on investment

doubler la mise

Doubler sa mise de départ, notamment au blackjack avant de recevoir une dernière carte.

En anglais simple : 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?

Comment l'utiliser : double down on a hand (He doubled down on a hand worth eleven.)

Synonymes : double the bet

Expressions courantes : double down in blackjack, double down on eleven