double down in Italian
double down in Italian is rincarare la dose — double down means to commit even more firmly to a position, strategy or claim, especially after it has been criticised or has started to go wrong.
double down in Italian
rincarare la dose
(intransitive, figurative, by extension) To significantly increase a risk, investment, or other commitment; to respond to a challenge (e.g. to an opinion) by reinforcing or extending one's position rather than moderating it. [with on ‘something’]
What does "double down" mean?
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phrasal verb To commit even more firmly to a position, strategy or claim, especially after it has been criticised or has started to go wrong.
"Rather than apologise, he doubled down on the accusation."
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phrasal verb In blackjack, to double your original stake in exchange for exactly one more card.
"With eleven showing, she doubled down and drew a ten."
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double down in a sentence
- Rather than apologise, he doubled down on the accusation.
- The company doubled down on its subscription model despite the falling numbers.
- With eleven showing, she doubled down and drew a ten.
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What is "double down" in Italian?
"double down" in Italian is rincarare la dose. double down means: To commit even more firmly to a position, strategy or claim, especially after it has been criticised or has started to go wrong.
How do you use "double down" in a sentence?
Example: "Rather than apologise, he doubled down on the accusation." In Italian, "double down" is rincarare la dose.
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