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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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
That’s just the name of the game.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Blue Harbor Resort Sheboygan, Wisconsin Family fun is the name of the game at Blue Harbor Resort, which sits on the shores of Lake Michigan and is an easy drive from cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, and Green Bay.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
At the Met, that is the name of the game.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the name of the game
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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 18 May. 2026.
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