English idiom
game changer
Register · NeutralNeutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff.
CEFR B2
Example
“Local-first sync was the game changer that won us the enterprise deals.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
the name of the game
CEFR B1the central, most important aspect of a situation
Informal
ahead of the game
CEFR B2to stay better prepared than others by anticipating future needs
Neutral
fair game
CEFR B2a person or thing considered an acceptable target for pursuit or criticism
Neutral
skin in the game
CEFR C1personal risk or investment in a venture, aligning your interests with its outcome
Neutral
blue ocean
CEFR C1an uncontested market space with no direct competitors
Neutral
stay the course
CEFR B1to continue with a plan despite difficulties or doubt
Neutral
Source methodology
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