English Dictionary

raise the stakes

verb

(poker) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see raise, stakes (used literally e. g. of a hand of poker) / (idiomatic) to increase in significance or risk.

They decided to raise the stakes in the game.

意味（1）

(poker) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see raise, stakes (used literally e. g. of a hand of poker)

With a royal flush, he decided to raise the stakes.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) to increase in significance or risk.

The bank robber decided to take a hostage in order to raise the stakes.