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Everyone is “doubling down” - it’s “in their DNA”

(29 Posts)
Gran22boys Mon 26-Jan-26 14:35:11

If I hear the words doubling down many more times I shall scream.
As well, it now appears that everything is “in their DNA”.
Grrhh…

JamesandJon33 Mon 26-Jan-26 16:03:01

What is’ doubling down ‘ and why would you do it?

BlueBelle Mon 26-Jan-26 16:05:05

Don’t think I ve heard anyone doubling down what’s it mean ?

Oreo Mon 26-Jan-26 16:07:11

It’s used all the time on SM.It means reiterating your position very strongly.

ronib Mon 26-Jan-26 16:11:20

I can’t understand why it’s doubling down and not doubling up? Although both equally silly.

Norah Mon 26-Jan-26 16:11:47

What is meant by 'doubling down'?

Oreo Mon 26-Jan-26 16:12:41

Just what I just said.

Norah Mon 26-Jan-26 16:21:14

Oreo

Just what I just said.

Apologies, cross posted.

Oreo Mon 26-Jan-26 16:34:07

😃

Allira Mon 26-Jan-26 17:25:54

Norah

Oreo

Just what I just said.

Apologies, cross posted.

Well, you could have doubled down on that!

What is in our DNA?
Our genetic code that makes us what we are - so yes, it's in our DNA!

BlueBelle Mon 26-Jan-26 17:53:47

I do go on fb WhatsApp’s and occassionally instagram but not come across anyone doubling up or down

Gran22boys Mon 26-Jan-26 19:34:41

It’s on the news constantly. Keir Starmer doubles down on something. Then Trump doubles down. Everyone it seems is doubling down. Just listen.

keepingquiet Mon 26-Jan-26 19:40:14

It really means defending their argument- usually for an ideological viewpoint.

In some contexts it can mean that they know something we don't, but also it can just be pig-headedness.

mae13 Mon 26-Jan-26 19:45:53

I think "doubling down" means "look - I just said it again!"

Yes, it's irritating. And may I add referring to Applications as merely Apps? A four syllable word isn't that difficult.

mae13 Mon 26-Jan-26 19:47:46

.......and Tripling down or even Quadrupling down? Any takers?

ronib Mon 26-Jan-26 19:54:23

More like doubled over.

Allira Mon 26-Jan-26 23:19:31

mae13

.......and Tripling down or even Quadrupling down? Any takers?

As in "You've told me that before, Mum! Twice in fact!" 😁

SueDonim Mon 26-Jan-26 23:41:51

Doubling down has been around for years, hasn’t it? Or maybe it just feels that way! It just means emphasising/intensifying something.

As for the DNA quote, I’m reminded of my grandad, who’d say ‘I felt it in my water’. DNA must be the modern equivalent. grin

Doodledog Tue 27-Jan-26 00:15:16

I think ‘doubling down’ means more than just reiterating something- it’s more about being stubborn and refusing to listen to other points of view.

It’s just a phrase, and I expect most people understand what it means.

crazyH Tue 27-Jan-26 00:34:41

I though it meant refusing to agree or to do something

nanna8 Tue 27-Jan-26 04:13:02

It means that you are doubly certain of something and you won’t be swayed otherwise. Kind of stubbornness where you won’t change your mind even if proved wrong. As oreo said.

David49 Tue 27-Jan-26 04:27:50

Trump and Starmer double down on everything then do a U turn frequently, its a common enough phrase

Mamie Tue 27-Jan-26 07:00:32

David49

Trump and Starmer double down on everything then do a U turn frequently, its a common enough phrase

I don't think (despite Trump's incoherent rambling) that I have ever heard either of them use the phrase doubling down.
More like lazy media speak.

Oreo Tue 27-Jan-26 10:56:08

Mamie
People don’t speak of themselves doubling down, it’s said of them by others.

Mamie Tue 27-Jan-26 11:02:23

Oreo

Mamie
People don’t speak of themselves doubling down, it’s said of them by others.

I am well aware of that Oreo. 😂😂😂