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up the ante
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1.
North American English
British English
informal
To increase the stakes in a gamble or contest by raising the amount wagered.
2.
North American English
British English
informal
To raise the level of risk, demand, pressure, or intensity in a situation; to make obligations, offers, or expectations greater.
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