Thành ngữ GAME

“- Ahead of the game = To have an advantage over a situation = có thành tích, có kết quả cao

VD:
I need to get up early to keep ahead of the game.
Try studying thirty minutes before you go to bed to stay ahead of the game in math.

– At this stage of the game = at a certain point in a process = thời điểm quyết định, mấu chốt.

VD:
I think you should talk to a lawyer at this stage of the game.
He feels like he’s sure to win at the stage of the game.

– Fair game = Something that is allowed to take advantage of = việc thích hợp, việc đúng

VD:
I think it’s fair game to enter that market.
She told me her friend wasn’t fair game.

– Fun and games = Enjoyable activities = các hoạt động thú vị

VD:
You know working at a newspaper isn’t all fun and games.
Let’s make sure to enjoy the fun and games before we leave.

– Game that two can play = Used generally to refer to a negative tactic that someone could also use to compete = thủ đoạn, mưu kế

VD:
You know that’s a game that two can play. If you try it, I’ll do the same to you.
She doesn’t realize that she’s playing a game that two can play. It will come back to bite her.

– Give the game away = Reveal a secret = để lộ bí mật

VD:
If I tell you our plans, I’ll give the game away.
He gave the game away when he said that he had been in New York on business.

– Name of the game = The type of activity mentioned = 1 dạng thức hoạt động

VD:
Winning at any cost is the name of the game in finding a job these days.
Do you really think that being completely dishonest is the name of the game?

– New ball game = A new situation = tình huống nảy sinh/ mới

VD:
I think we’ve just entered a whole new ball game with that deal!
Remember that Chicago is completely new ball game. It’ll be very challenging.

– The game is up = The situation is lost and has a negative outcome = có việc gấp

VD:
I realized the game was up and packed my bags to come home and start again.
She told him the game was up and that she was moving out.

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