“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, betting on a stronger hand. People often misuse it to mean “try twice as hard” generally, but it’s really about risk—doubling what’s already on the table