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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More takeaways mean less time on the field, so for a unit with a waning pass rush and now below-average run defense, turnovers are the name of the game.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026
Arden Medium Top-Zip Satchel Versatility is the name of the game with the Arden Medium Top-Zip Satchel.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
For legacy cruise brands, the name of the game is retrofitting older ships.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
More takeaways mean less time on the field, so for a unit with a waning pass rush and now below-average run defense, turnovers are the name of the game.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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