the game is up

The phrase "the game is up" means that a person's secret or deceptive actions have been discovered or exposed, and they can no longer continue with their deceitful behavior. It suggests that the person's plans or actions have been thwarted and they have been caught or defeated.

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English is confusing! Why do people say "Pardon my French" when they are speaking English? Because of idioms!

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