upped the ante

upping the ante meaning  ante, up the increase what is at stake or under discussion, especially in a conflict or dispute Ante here comes from the Latin word for 'before', The English verb phrase ante up means to pay one's share toward something or to do one's part

The word or phrase upping refers to out of bed, or used up, or operating properly, or open, or in 3 up the ante informal to increase the costs, risks, or considerations involved in taking an action or reaching a conclusion: whenever they reached their goal,

It is often used in negotiations or in games of chance The phrase is thought to have originated in the gambling world, where players would “ante up” a small Join David Jennings and Johnny Dineen for episode 8 of Upping The Ante with @bet365! On