[Idiom] up the ante

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rida2

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What does "up the ante" exactly mean? Please give simple examples.
 
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Have you tried looking it up? Here's a quick Google search. Try a few of the results, and let us know if there's something you still don't understand.
 

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Hint, rida2:

It comes originally from the game of poker.
 

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Welcome, Rida!

Do you understand it now?

You need to correct your information. Arabic is not a native language of Great Britain.
 

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Increase the risk or stakes of what is being discussed or negotiated.
 

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