Meaning of in the game | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Competing in a game, with a chance of winning.
   idiomatic
2. Focused; engaged; serious.
   idiomatic
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: in the game.

Examples

“Foster had been left unsighted by Scott Dann's positioning at his post⟳, but the goalkeeper was about to prove⟳ his worth to Birmingham by keeping them in the game with a series of stunning saves as West Ham produced waves after wave⟳ of attack in their bid to find⟳ a crucial second goal.”

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

“This wouldn't wipe the slate, but would show⟳ he was still in the game.”

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