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#54. doubled down

Elda English 2023. 4. 13. 21:08



You just doubled down on my decision
내가 한 결정을 더 확신하게 만들어 주었군요.

Double down : (어떤 말이나 행동을) 더 강하게 밀어 붙이다.

strengthen one's commitment to a particular strategy or course of action, typically one that is potentially risky(dictionary.com)

double down은 블랙잭 카드게임에서 사용하던 용어로, 자신의 패를 두 배로 걸고 승리에 집중하는 것을 표현합니다. 이 상황에서 유래되어 더 많은 위험을 감수하고 목표를 달성하기 위해 더욱 강력하게 집중하거나 더 많은 노력을 기울이는 것을 의미합니다.

• My anxiety was getting overwhelming, but I doubled down on my coping strategies.

• The investor doubled down on his bet on the tech sector, believing that it would continue to grow in the coming years.

• I've been trying to learn English, so I've doubled down on my studying and started practising every day.

• The CEO doubled down on her company's values, making sure that all employees understood and shared the company's mission.