Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing game, including its inflections. Clear word filter
5 idioms
the name of the game
CEFR B1the central, most important aspect of a situation
Informal
a whole new ball game
CEFR B2A completely different situation from before.
Informal
all talk and no action
CEFR B2full of promises or discussion without doing the things promised
Informal
Matching variant: All talk, no game
give the game away
CEFR B2to accidentally reveal a secret or plan
Informal
the jig is up
CEFR C1a deception or secret scheme has been discovered and cannot continue
Informal
Matching variant: The game is up