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In addition to the idioms beginning with game, also see ahead of the game; at this stage (of the game); badger game; beat someone at his or her own game; call someone's bluff (game); confidence game; end game; fair game; fun and games give away (the game); losing battle (game); name of the game; only game in town; play a waiting game; play games; play the game; waiting game; whole new ball game.

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

to act according to the rules of a game
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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