double down
Increase your commitment
Double down originally refers to a blackjack move where a player doubles their bet after seeing their initial cards, accepting only one more card.
From this gambling context, the phrase has expanded to mean intensifying one's commitment to a position or course of action, especially when facing criticism or when the stakes are high.
When confronted about the controversial remarks, the senator doubled down rather than apologizing.
The phrase often implies stubbornness or defiance in the face of opposition.
Add strength to something
- intensifyIncrease in degree
- persevereContinue despite obstacles
- dig inBegin a meal
- stand firmRefuse to retreat
hold fast · stay the course · stick to · entrench · unwavering · steadfast · resolute · determined
Card game to twenty-one
- betRisked stake on outcome
- wagerStake on uncertainty
- cardsStiff paper rectangles
- dealerOne who sells goods
split · hit · stand · bust · chips · stakes · casino · table
Stake on uncertain outcome
- stakesPosts or wagers
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- bold moveAudacious action with risk
- high stakesSignificant potential for loss
all or nothing · raise the stakes · go for broke · calculated risk · leap of faith · exposure · jeopardy
Refuse to yield
- persistContinue firmly onward
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- insistAssert with determination
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
brazen · unrepentant · obstinate · intransigent · recalcitrant
reinforce
Add strength to something
stand firm · hold fast · stay the course · stick to · entrench · unwavering · steadfast · resolute · determined · all in
blackjack
Card game to twenty-one
dealer · split · hit · stand · bust · chips · stakes · casino · table · hand
gamble
Stake on uncertain outcome
high stakes · all or nothing · raise the stakes · go for broke · calculated risk · leap of faith · exposure · jeopardy
stand ground
Refuse to yield
unapologetic · brazen · unrepentant · obstinate · intransigent · recalcitrant
- risksrisk, gamble, bet, wager, chance it
- blackjackblackjack, 21, twenty-one, hit, stand
- card gamespoker, blackjack, solitaire, hearts, spades
- buzzwordssynergy, leverage, paradigm, stakeholder, scalable
- card termsace, pair, flush, king of hearts, straight
- clichescliche, platitude, bromide, tired phrase, worn phrase
double downreconsider
Think about something anew
rethink · reverse course · change one's mind · backtrack · walk back
down, double, doubled, doubling, doubles, doubly, redouble, redoubled, redoubling