Up the ante: Meaning and Examples — Word Power 35
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Up the ante
Word Power 35 · English idioms
Meaning
To increase demands or risks in a situation in order to achieve a better result.
Usage
- After the government's announcement to repeal the contentious farm laws, the SKM has upped the ante demanding a legal guarantee for MSP.
Your turn
Use “up the ante” in a sentence of your own. The original lesson image also includes Hindi support and illustrations.
A LITTLE PRACTICE
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Can you remember what “Up the ante” means?
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From this lesson
To increase demands or risks in a situation in order to achieve a better result.
