up the ante

Significado (Inglés)

1. To raise the stakes of a hand of poker.
2. (idiomatic) Of a dispute, to take an action that raises the stakes, i.e. that increases the chances of conflict.
3. (idiomatic) To render something more difficult.
4. (idiomatic) To render something more desirable.

Traducións

surenchérir

augmenter la mise

monter la barre

faire monter les enchères

alzare la posta

redoblar la apuesta