"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’re onto a winner. Language learners often overuse it, thinking it means just 'try harder.' Nope, it’s about risk, not effort