to up the ante
01
to increase the price of something
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Idiom
例
The restaurant decided to up the ante by introducing a new menu with exotic dishes to attract more customers.
02
to add to the risks or demands of a competition, dispute, etc. that will lead to either more benefits or losses
Idiom例
To win the contract, the company decided to up the ante by offering a lower price.
