idiom
up the ante
UP the AN-tee
ʌp ðə ˈæntiːListen
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Syllable breakdown
uptheante
Dictionary meaning
increase the stakes, demands, or level of risk in a situation; raise the stakes of a negotiation, competition, or conflict to put more pressure on all parties involved; from poker where antes are the mandatory initial bets players must place before a hand
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