up the ante
Advanced (C1)neutral
Increase the stakes or make something more intense.
"The rival company upped the ante by offering twice the salary."
Hear it in context
How Close Are Man United to a Title?
Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast · 39:45
Up the ante very much.
Getting More DRUNK With Every Fish I Catch!!
Cole Anderson-James · 11:05
Do you want to up the ante?
Clocking In With ‘The Big Bang Theory’
The Big Bang Theory · 40:23
But what if I were to up the ante?
‘The Big Bang Theory’ School Moments for Back-to-School
The Big Bang Theory · 16:36
But what if I were to up the ante?
Are These Dueling AI Necklaces the Solution to Male Loneliness? Ronny Investigates | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 4:36
Nick up the ante with uh whatever this is.