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The stakes are what's being risked - what you'll lose if you fail. If you "up" them, you're increasing the risk, or increasing the amount you'll lose. You're making things matter more.
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When was Pucker Up Stakes created?
Pucker Up Stakes was created in 1961.
What does 'up the stakes' mean?
To "up the stakes" means to increase the amount of risk. It's similar to "up the ante." You would say "we're going to up the stakes and go for the big money."
What does the cowboy slang 'up stakes' mean?
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! If you pull up your tent stakes, you're ready to leave. To up stakes meant to leave, usually suddenly.
What does the idiom 'pull up stakes' mean?
Origin: Originated back in the 17th Century - at that time, stakes were driven into the ground as markers to show boundaries of a land area. When you went out and pulled up the stakes, it often meant you were moving.
When was Belmont Stakes created?
Belmont Futurity Stakes was created in 1888.
What races did secretariat win besides the triple crown races?
Canadian Invitational, Man O War Stakes, Marlboro Cup, Arlington Invitational, Gotham Stakes, Bay Shore Stakes, Garden State Stakes, Laurel Futurity, Futurity Stakes, Hopeful Stakes, Sanford Stakes.
What three races make up the triple crown in horse races?
In order, they are the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes. The Belmont is usually the toughest for those horses good enough to win the first two legs.The Preakness is shorter than the Derby, at 1 3/16th to the Derby's 1 1/4 mile.Belmont Stakes
Where can you buy wooden stakes in Singapore?
camping supplies, they are used to set-up tents.
What is the anagram of stakes?
There are two anagrams for the word "stakes". They are:SteaksSkates
When was Horatius Stakes created?
Horatius Stakes was created in 1994.
When was Marshua Stakes created?
Marshua Stakes was created in 1987.
When was Sycamore Stakes created?
Sycamore Stakes was created in 1995.
