to up the ante
01
가격을 올리다, 값을 올리다
to increase the price of something
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관용구
예시들
The seller raised the ante after seeing how much interest there was.
판매자는 관심이 많다는 걸 보고 가격을 올렸다.
02
to add to the risks or demands of a competition, dispute, etc. that will lead to either more benefits or losses
관용구
예시들
To win the contract, the company decided to up the ante by offering a lower price.
