It’s hard to think of anything more expensive at the bridge table than doubling the opponents and then watching them make because of your double. Oh, when will we learn to just sit back and take a small plus score?
If the person you double also happens to be a world-class player, then you have to be prepared to swallow a pretty bitter pill.
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