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"Doubled Down" Or "Stood By"?
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An online article today reports that a graffiti artist has doubled down on his claim that he, and not Banksy, had painted the Nottingham mural.
Would "stood by his claim..." not have been clearer English?
Where does doubled down come from, an Americanism?
Would "stood by his claim..." not have been clearer English?
Where does doubled down come from, an Americanism?
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//double down
phrasal verb of double
US
(in blackjack) double a bet after seeing one's initial cards, with the requirement that one additional card be drawn.
"the amount only increases when you choose to split or double down"
strengthen one's commitment to a particular strategy or course of action, typically one that is potentially risky.
"he decided to double down and escalate the war"//
phrasal verb of double
US
(in blackjack) double a bet after seeing one's initial cards, with the requirement that one additional card be drawn.
"the amount only increases when you choose to split or double down"
strengthen one's commitment to a particular strategy or course of action, typically one that is potentially risky.
"he decided to double down and escalate the war"//
Whomsoever did it, it's a lovely piece of work. The photo of the little girl emulating it is wonderful.
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Someone is telling porkies, irrespective of the phrase used.
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Someone is telling porkies, irrespective of the phrase used.
It seems Itchers and Banksy have a little history.
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I think his work's okay, douglas, but it's still grafitti and I don't like grafitti
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