Double or nothing的意思

"Double or nothing" is a phrase commonly used in gambling, particularly in games like poker or betting situations. It means that the next stake or bet will be either doubled if the player wins, or they will lose everything if they lose. Essentially, it's a high-risk, high-reward scenario where the player has the opportunity to either increase their winnings significantly or lose everything they've won so far.

The term "double or nothing" implies that the player is willing to risk what they have already won in order to potentially double it. If the player wins the subsequent bet, they would receive an amount equal to their original winnings, effectively doubling their money. However, if they lose the bet, they would lose everything they had won up to that point, and would walk away with nothing extra.

This phrase can also be used metaphorically in non-gambling contexts to describe any situation where the outcome is uncertain and the potential reward is equal to the risk taken.