Collude, raise the antes

WORD OF THE DAY: 

Collude:  conspirar, conluiar(-se), ser conivente

Synonyms: plot, compass, connive, conspire, contrive, intrigue, machinate, put up, scheme

“The two companies had colluded to fix prices.”

“…accused of colluding to block the sale of the vacant land…”

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Raise the ante / up the ante : aumentar o valor da aposta

“Pete upped the ante on that the poker game to $100 per hand.”

“Don't up the ante any more. You're betting far too much money already.”

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