{"id":1151,"date":"2026-05-03T17:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T17:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kursevikonverzacije.com\/blog\/multiple-choice-expressions-with-double-advanced\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T17:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T17:00:07","slug":"multiple-choice-expressions-with-double-advanced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kursevikonverzacije.com\/blog\/multiple-choice-expressions-with-double-advanced\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiple Choice: Expressions with Double (advanced)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"exercise-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/kursevikonverzacije.com\/blog\/js\/exercise-engine.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\n    renderExercise('#exercise-root', {\n\"type\":\"choose_from\",\n\"title\":\"Multiple Choice: Expressions with Double\",\n\"subtitle\":\"advanced level\",\n\"questions\":[\n  {\n    \"id\":\"1\",\n    \"question\":\"What does the expression 'double down' mean?\",\n    \"options\":[\"To give up on a plan\", \"To strengthen one's commitment or effort\", \"To reduce one's risk\", \"To change one's mind completely\"],\n    \"answer\":\"To strengthen one's commitment or effort\",\n    \"explanation\":\"'Double down' comes from blackjack, where you double your bet. 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