to raise the stakes

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Definition of to raise the stakes in English English dictionary

To raise the stakes of a hand of poker

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

to increase in significance or risk

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

Turkish pronunciation

tı reyz dhi steyks

Pronunciation

/tə ˈrāz ᴛʜē ˈstāks/ /tə ˈreɪz ðiː ˈsteɪks/