the fix is in
Definition of the fix is in
US
—used to say that the outcome of something, such as a game or contest, is being controlled or affected in a dishonest way It was obvious early in the game that the fix was in.
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fixplay
: to make firm, stable, or stationary
: to give a permanent or final form to: such as
: to change into a stable compound or available form
: a position of difficulty or embarrassment : predicament
: the position (as of a ship) determined by bearings, observations, or radio
: a determination of one's position
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