the name of the game
noun phrase
informal
: the basic goal or purpose of an activity
When all is said and done, in business, profit is the name of the game.
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Offense was the name of the game to start with both teams trading buckets.
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Consumer-first is always the name of the game.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The wine program is also excellent, with rosé being the name of the game, so come prepared to dive into some Provencal excellence.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
If quick eats are the name of the game, Cafecito whips up yummy Cuban-style coffee, sandwiches, and soups, while Devil Dawgs is a solid option for a Chicago-style hot dog, both tucked a few blocks from the western edge of the park.
—Aimee Long, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Consumer-first is always the name of the game.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The wine program is also excellent, with rosé being the name of the game, so come prepared to dive into some Provencal excellence.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
If quick eats are the name of the game, Cafecito whips up yummy Cuban-style coffee, sandwiches, and soups, while Devil Dawgs is a solid option for a Chicago-style hot dog, both tucked a few blocks from the western edge of the park.
—Aimee Long, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
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“The name of the game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20name%20of%20the%20game. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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