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a game one
a whale of a game
ahead of the game
at the top of her game
fair game
fun and games
game for anything
game one
game over
hit me (card games)
mind games
name of the game
play a mean game
play games
put you off your game
throw a game
two can play that game
whale of a game
fuck this for a game of soldiers
game
2. in the game, whatever the game might be; a game is some way to make money or advance oneself, or just a game
3. to be game,
4. see
salt your game
sod this for a game of soldiers
throw salt on my game
play the game
Tom told the teacher what had happened，but all his friends thought he had been unfair and that he hadn't played the game properly．汤姆把所发生的一切告诉了老师，但他的朋友都认为他不公正，太不光明磊落了。
I hold her in high esteem，since she is an honest person and has always played the game．我非常尊敬她，因为她是个诚实的人，一向办事公道。
The game is up
Idiom(s): The game is up. AND The jig is upTheme: ENDINGS
The deception is over.; The illegal activity has come to an end.
• When the police were waiting for them inside the bank vault, the would-be robbers knew that the game was up.
• "The jig is up!" said the cop as he grabbed the shoulder of the pickpocket.
new ball game
Idiom(s): new ball gameTheme: CHANGE
a new set of circumstances. (Slang. Originally from sports. Often with whole.)
• It’s a whole new ball game since Jane took over the office.
• You cant do the things you used to do around here. Ifs a new ball game.
give the game away
Idiom(s): give the game awayTheme: REVELATION
to reveal a plan or strategy. (Informal.)
• Now, all of you have to keep quiet. Please don't give the game away.
• If you keep giving out hints, you'll give the game away.
game that two can play
Idiom(s): game that two can playTheme: OPPOSITION
a manner of competing that two competitors can use; a strategy that competing sides can both use.
• The mayor shouted at the city council, "Politics is a game that two can play."
• "Flattery is a game that two can play," said John as he returned Mary's compliment.
at this stage of the game
Idiom(s): at this stage of the game AND at this stageTheme: NOW
at the current point in some event; currently. (The first phrase is informal.)
• We'll have to wait and see. There isn't much we can do at this stage of the game.
• At this stage, we are better off not calling the doctor.
Football's a game of two halves
(UK) If something's a game of two halves, it means that it's possible for someone's fortunes or luck to change and the person who's winning could end up a loser.Game on
When someone says 'Game on!', it means that they are accepting a challenge or ready to get something done.Game plan
A game plan is a strategy.On the game
(UK) A person who is on the game works as a prostitute.Pick-up game
(USA) A pick-up game is something unplanned where people respond to events as they happen.Poacher turned gamekeeper
Someone who gets a legitimate job which is the opposite of their previous one. E.G a computer hacker who then helps to catch other hackers or an ex-bank robber who then advises banks on security.Skin in the game
A person who has skin in the game has invested in the company they are running.Still in the game
If someone is still in the game, they may be having troubles competing, but they are not yet finished and may come back.Whole new ball game
If something's a whole new ball game, it is completely new or different.ahead of the game|ahead|game
adv. or adj. phr., informal 1. In a position of advantage; winning (as in a game or contest); ahead (as by making money or profit); making it easier to win or succeed. The time you spend studying when you are in school will put you ahead of the game in college. After Tom sold his papers, he was $5 ahead of the game. 2. Early; too soon; beforehand. When Ralph came to school an hour early, the janitor said, "You're ahead of the game." John studies his lessons only one day early; if he gets too far ahead of the game, he forgets what he read.at --- stage of the game|at that stage of the game
adv. phr. At (some) time during an activity; at (some) point. At that stage of the game, our team was doing so poorly that we were ready to give up. It's hard to know what will happen at this stage of the game. At what stage of the game did the man leave?ball game|ball|game
n., slang, also informal The entire matter at hand; the whole situation; the entire contest. You said we can get a second mortgage for the house?! Wow! That's a whole new ball game.be game|game
v. phr. To be cooperative, willing, sporting. When I asked Charlie to climb Mount McKinley with us, he said he was game if we were.fun and games|fun|games
n., slang, informal 1. A party or other entertaining event. 2. Something trivially easy. 3. Petting, or sexual intercourse. 4. (Ironically) An extraordinary difficult task. How was your math exam? (With a dismayed expression):
Yeah, it was all fun and games, man.game at which two can play|game|play
n. phr. A plan, trick, or way of acting that both sides may use. Rough football is a game two can play. Politics is a game at which two can play.game is not worth the candle|candle|game|not worth
literary What is being done is not worth the trouble or cost; the gain is not worth the effort. I don't want to walk so far on such a hot day. The game is not worth the candle.game is up|game|game's up|jig|jig is up|jig's up
The secret or plan won't work; we are caught or discovered. The game is up; the teacher knows who took her keys. The jig's up; the principal knows the boys have been smoking in the basement.Compare: FAT IS IN THE FIRE.
love game|game|love
n. A game of tennis which is won without the opponent scoring. Britain took a love game on Songster's service.name of the game|game|name
n., informal The crux of the matter; that which actually occurs under the disguise of something else. Getting medium income families to support the rest of society that's the name of the game!play a waiting game|game|play|waiting|waiting game
v. phr. To withhold action until one's chances for success improve. Ray would like to be vice president of the company so he is playing a waiting game in the hope that the president will soon recognize his abilities.play the game|game|play
v. phr., informal To obey the rules; do right; act fairly. "That's not playing the game," we told him when he wanted to desert his wife. "Oh, let's play the game," he said, when his partner suggested a way to keep from paying some of their debts. Your parents want you to play the game in life.throw alkali on (one's) game
slang To foil, thwart, or baffle with one's plan or adeptness to accompany animal or adventurous interactions with addition else. I was aggravating to put the moves on Jenny, but her accessory came in and started throwing alkali on my game! Don't go throwing alkali on your friend's bold aloof because the guys she's talking to aren't absorbed in you!Learn more: game, on, salt, throwthrow alkali on someone’s game
tv. to blend up someone’s plans. I don’t beggarly to bandy alkali on your game, but I don’t anticipate you can cull it off. Learn more: game, on, salt, throw
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