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up the ante in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Up the ante

   AIncrease demandsBCost cuttingCExpensiveDMediocre
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Increase demands

   The idiom "up the ante" comes from the world of gambling, specifically poker. In poker, "ante" refers to the initial bet that players must put in to start the game. To "up the ante" means to increase that initial bet, raising the stakes for everyone involved.
   Metaphorically, when someone "ups the ante," they are increasing the demands, risks, or expectations in a situation. This could mean asking for more, making a situation more challenging, or pushing things to a higher level.
   For example, in a business negotiation, if one party "ups the ante," they might demand more money or better terms than initially offered, raising the stakes of the deal.
   So, the phrase means to increase demands or ma

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Has up the ante been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – up the ante has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1.

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