double or quits
Definition of double or quits
British
: a gambling bet in which a person could win two times as much money as he or she has already won or could lose all of the money : (US) double or nothing I won $20 on the first game but lost it on the second game going double or quits.
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
: having a twofold relation or character : dual
: consisting of two usually combined members or parts
: being twice as great or as many
: to make twice as great or as many: such as
: to increase by adding an equal amount
: to amount to twice the number of
: to twice the extent or amount
: two together
: downward and forward from the usual position
: something twice the usual size, strength, speed, quantity, or value: such as
: a double amount
: a base hit that enables the batter to reach second base
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up double or quits? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!