take things up a notch

To increase the intensity or quality of some thing, action, or activity to some degree. OK, guys, we've worked up a pretty good sweat with our workout so far. Let's take things up a notch! You may think your barbecue sauce recipe is good now, but trust me, this spice blend takes things up a notch.

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step it up a notch
step things up a notch
take it up a notch
take (something) up a notch
up a notch
sweat like a pig
sweat out of
sweat (something) out of (one)
be in a sweat
sweat something out

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