let's up the ante definition

up the ante meaning ante, up the increase what is at stake or under discussion, especially in a conflict or dispute Ante here comes from the Latin word for 'before',

To up the ante with readers means to increase the tension in a story by putting your character in danger, or increasing the potential up2bet The major causes of maternal mortality are ante partum haemorrhage, post partum haemorrhage, anaemia, Obstructed labour, hypertensive disorders, post partum