“The Game”

The following 8 entries include the term The Game.

name of the game

noun phrase

: the essential quality or matter

on the game

phrase

: working as a sex worker

play the game

phrase

: to act according to a code or set of standards

ahead of the game

phrase

: in a position or situation in which one is likely to succeed, win, etc.

early/late in the game

phrase

: at an early/late time in a game or sport often used figuratively

give the game away

phrase

: to make a secret plan or activity known

the game is up

phrase

used to say that a dishonest plan or activity has been discovered and will no longer be allowed to continue

the name of the game

noun phrase

: the basic goal or purpose of an activity


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