Up The Ante
- Up The Ante
- How common is this idiom?: Although the phrase 'Up The Ante' is not as widely used in everyday conversation among younger generations as it was in the past, it is still commonly used in certain contexts, such as in business, politics, and gaming, where the stakes are high and the competition is fierce. However, it's not as commonly used in casual conversations among younger people, who might use more modern slang or idioms.
- Literal Meaning: To raise the stakes or increase the bet in a poker game.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To increase the level of difficulty, risk, or challenge in a situation, or to make something more exciting or interesting.
- The company decided to up the ante by launching a new product line, increasing the competition with their rival company.
- The politician's opponent tried to up the ante by accusing them of corruption, making the campaign even more intense.
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