RAISETHESTAKES

raise the stakes

Verb

  1. To raise the stakes of a hand of poker
    With a royal flush, he decided to raise the stakes.
  2. to increase in significance or risk
    The bank robber decided to take a hostage in order to raise the stakes.


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