The idiom "take something up a notch" is derived from the idea of adjusting or increasing the level or intensity of something by moving it higher on a scale or dial. The word "notch" in this context refers to a small groove or indentation on a scale, like those found on a thermometer or volume control. By moving something "up a notch," you are elevating or intensifying it. This phrase is mainly used to describe the act of improving or making something more intense or extreme.

What is the origin of the idiom "take something up a notch" and when to use it?

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to [take] {sth} up a notch

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ take something up a notch“ im Englischen

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