to up the ante
01
値段を上げる, 価格を引き上げる
to increase the price of something
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慣用句
例
The seller raised the ante after seeing how much interest there was.
売り手は関心の高さを見て、値段を上げた。
02
to add to the risks or demands of a competition, dispute, etc. that will lead to either more benefits or losses
慣用句
例
To win the contract, the company decided to up the ante by offering a lower price.
