sweeten the pot
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sweeten the pot
verb sweetens the pot · sweetening the pot · sweetened the pot
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To increase a wager.
He sweetened the pot since there were no takers in the office pool.
Similar: up the ante, raise the stakes
- To make something more desirable. Beginning next year the museum will sweeten the pot for season pass members by offering them a 10% discount in the gift shop in addition to unlimited free admission.
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