up the ante

upping the ante meaning  In poker, the ante is the money each player puts in the pot before the hand begins Hesitate to add your cash and the dealer will likely shout ante up! 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

What is another word for up the ante? ; offer more than · outdo ; outspend · overpay ; outbid · leave standing The word or phrase upping refers to out of bed, or used up, or operating properly, or open, or in

Start the Up the ante article, using the Article Wizard if you wish, or add a request for it; but please remember that Wikipedia is not a dictionary  However, the ante we are seeking isn't a 16th century word but a 19th century one The 'ante' is a stake put into the pot before play, in betting games like