in the game
The phrase "in the game" is commonly used in sports and idiomatic expressions to indicate active participation or engagement.
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Definition
B2Sports
(idiomatic)Actively participating in a competition with a chance of winning.
Example
- They are still in the game despite being down by two points.
B2General
(idiomatic)Fully engaged or involved in an activity or situation.
Example
- He is really in the game when it comes to his new project.
C1Criminal Activities
(slang)Involved in illegal activities or the criminal world.
Example
- After years in the game, he decided to turn his life around.
B2Timing
(idiomatic)Refers to a specific point in time during a process or event.
Example
- It's too late in the game to make any changes now.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the game":
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