Double down
/ˈdʌb(ə)l daʊn/B2
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1. To reinforce one's commitment to a particular strategy or course of action, especially one that is controversial or risky.
- Even after facing criticism, the politician decided to double down on his previous statements.
- When the project seemed to fail, the team doubled down on their original plan, confident it would work out eventually.
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