Thoughts on terms and quotations

[fpbarbieri]

1. "Doubling Down"

A very useful modern expression. I am told that "doubling down" comes from the language of poker, which has contributed to American slang since the days of Mark Twain; but it is my impression that this particular expression only became widespread in the last few decades. It means the curious and especially modern vice of moral

Comments

[inverarity]

"Doubling down" comes from blackjack, actually.

[fpbarbieri]

I don't know anything about gambling, so I just accepted a friend's statement. You are probably right, but I'll leave the post as it is.