what does doubbled down mean ? i hear that a lot on here

[AllaN01Bear]

[billh58]

1. Gambling Term:

The phrase "double down" means to continue to do something in an even more determined way than before. It often originates from gambling, where a player doubles their bet in a game like blackjack after receiving their first two cards. In a broader context, it can refer to committing more strongly to a decision or strategy, especially in the face of challenges.

[Skittles]

2. let's say I insult you

you call me out on it and instead of reflecting on what I said and making an apology, I not only repeat the insult, I add another

I have doubled-down.

[LoisB]

3. Example: A statement has been proven to be a lie; rather than apologize and retract the

false statement, the author or proponent enhances the volume and repetition of the lie.

[Nictuku]

4. My interpenetration is

When someone says something, that is obviously untrue, they come back and say it again and again.

Example: They say: "The sun sets in the east." (people say, no, the sun sets in the west, we all know this),
They come back and show photos of the sun on the horizon, and tell you it is sunset in the east. (faked photo actually sunrise in the east)

[emulatorloo]

5. Cambridge Online dictionary:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/double-down-on

double down (on sth)
phrasal verb with double verb [ I or T ]
US /ˈdʌb.əl/ UK /ˈdʌb.əl/
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mainly US

to continue to do something in an even more determined way than before:

Expect to see Fox double down on its marketing efforts to give the movie a big boost.

Instead of learning from his mistakes, he's doubling down.

We're doubling down; we're going to keep on going because we've committed too much to stop.

Why double down on these disastrous policies?

Development agencies should double down on efforts to encourage saving and investments in small businesses.

[AllaN01Bear]

6. thanks to all who responded to my question.