Question

Choose the option that replaces the phrase in quotes with the correct idiomatic expression.

We still have a long way to go before the project gets completed - we need to "put up the ante" on this.

• A. Put up the ante
• B. Pull up the ante
• C. Increase the ante
• D. Up the ante

Answer 1

The correct option is D Up the ante

The answer must be a correct idiomatic expression of the English language.

Option D is correct. 'Up the ante' means 'to raise the stakes'. Since it is the only correct expression, it is the answer.

Options A, B and C are not correct idiomatic expressions.