take sth up a notch

/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˌʌp ɐ nˈɒtʃ/

/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˌʌp ɐ nˈɑːtʃ/

to take sth up a notch

to add to the quality or intensity of something

Examples

1. He joined ESPN, which already had a culture of inclusion and diversity, but he took it up a notch.

2. You may think your barbecue sauce recipe is good now, but trust me, this spice blend takes things up a notch.

3. But most true seals, like harbor seals, take it up a notch.

4. Now it's time to take it up a notch.