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LucasWaffyWaf@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago

When did you or someone you know get into trouble only to double down and continue digging the proverbial shovel?

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When did you or someone you know get into trouble only to double down and continue digging the proverbial shovel?

LucasWaffyWaf@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago
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  • orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 years ago

    Digging the proverbial hole with the shovel. (now, double down, OP.)

  • s20@lemmy.ml
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    This describes me in literally every online argument I’ve ever had.

  • Call me Lenny/Leni@lemm.ee
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    2 years ago

    What do you mean by that?

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      Say or do something. Experience negative consequences. Rather than owning it or admitting you did wrong, double down and deny or continue doing the thing that got you into trouble.

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