Up the Stakes

Originally taken from the Mike Shinoda song, "Bleach(remix)", this
phrase refers to putting more effort into what you are doing.

Yo Jon, if u want to get that girl number u need to up the stakes.

by M. Murray July 18, 2008

Pull Up Stakes

To move to another place.

I have been here long enough. it is time to pull up stakes.

by Bazabib September 13, 2009

pull up stakes

to depart, leave

Don't pull up stakes just yet. We need a map.

by The Return of Light Joker October 27, 2011