upping the ante

In gambling, ante-post bets are placed before the day of a particular race or ante-post favourite for the Epsom Classic, Celtic Swing

Increase what is at stake or under discussion, especially in a conflict or dispute Ante here comes from the Latin word for 'before'

thelottovip In the idiom to up the ante, up acts as a verb meaning to increase In poker, if a player ups the ante, it means the price to partake in the game has just

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