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sweeten the pot en · VERB
Pronunciation
Meanings
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(idiomatic) To increase a wager.
He sweetened the pot since there were no takers in the office pool.
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(idiomatic) 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.
Forms
Relateds
sugarcoat the pill
Synonyms
up the ante · raise the stakes