Example
“The board doubled down on AI when the first pilot flopped.”
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double-edged sword
CEFR C1something that has both great benefits and serious risks
Neutral
down and out
CEFR B2in severe hardship, especially without money, resources, or prospects
Neutral
down in the dumps
CEFR B2feeling sad, discouraged, or low in spirits
Neutral
down at heel
CEFR C1shabby, worn, or neglected in appearance, often because of poverty
Neutral
down round
CEFR C1a funding round in which a company raises money at a lower valuation than the previous round
Neutral
go all in
CEFR B2to commit fully to something, risking everything you have
Informal
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