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

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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…

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Oreo Tue 27-Jan-26 11:05:08

Are you?

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Witzend Tue 27-Jan-26 11:19:16

My first thought was of me ‘doubling down’ to pick up a pin from the carpet.
But I am now enlightened. 🙂

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Oreo Tue 27-Jan-26 11:26:37

Witzend

My first thought was of me ‘doubling down’ to pick up a pin from the carpet.
But I am now enlightened. 🙂

Now I’m doubled up with 🤣

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Cabbie21 Tue 27-Jan-26 22:14:52

Is it the same as “ lean into”? Both are phrases I have come across just this week.

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