Phrase guide

in the game

prep_phrase · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Competing in a game, with a chance of winning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: in the running, in the hunt

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

Focused; engaged; serious.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • He's seriously doing badly in school right now. He needs to get back in the game, or he's gonna drop out.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: in the game.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Indonesian: dalam permainan — Translations