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to up the ante
01
to increase the price of something
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Idiom
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The competition was fierce, and to win the contract, they had to raise the ante and make a more compelling proposal.
02
to add to the risks or demands of a competition, dispute, etc. that will lead to either more benefits or losses
IdiomExemples
The negotiations were getting too comfortable, so he raised the ante with a counterproposal.
