What does "game" mean?

See game in WNW Idioms

ahead of the game

☆
Informal in the position of winning, esp. in gambling

die game

to die bravely and still fighting

game away

to squander or lose in gambling

make game of

to make fun of; make the butt of jokes, teasing, etc.; ridicule

off one's game

performing poorly

play the game

Informal
  1. to act according to the rules of a game
  2. to behave as fairness or custom requires

The Game

charades

the game is up

all chances for success are gone

See game in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

ahead of the game

In a position of advantage; winning or succeeding.

the only game in town

Informal
The only one of its kind available: “He's the only game in town for the press to write about” (Leonard Garment).

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