In the game Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡeɪm

in THUH-GAYM

UK

ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈeɪm

in thuh-GAYM

Definition

This expression means to be actively participating in a game or competition. It can also be used metaphorically to mean being involved or still having a chance in any activity or situation.

Usage & Nuances

'In the game' can be literal (real games) or metaphorical (still involved in something). Common in sports, business, or discussions about life opportunities. Don't confuse with 'on the game,' which is unrelated slang. Often paired with still (e.g., 'still in the game') or not (e.g., 'no longer in the game').

• Spanish: en el juego - participando (fig.)
• Portuguese (BR): no jogo - participando (fig.)
• Portuguese (PT): no jogo - a participar (fig.)
• Chinese (Simplified): 在游戏中 - 参与（比喻）
• Chinese (Traditional): 在遊戲中 - 參與（比喻）
• Hindi: खेल में - भाग लेना (रूपक)
• Arabic: في اللعبة - مشارك (مجازي)
• Bengali: গেমে - প্রতিযোগিতায় (ভাগগ্রহণে)
• Russian: в игре - в деле (метафорически)
• Japanese: ゲームに参加して - 勝負に残って
• Vietnamese: trong cuộc chơi - còn trong cuộc (ẩn dụ)
• Korean: 게임에 있다 - 경쟁에 있다
• Turkish: oyunda - işin içinde
• Urdu: کھیل میں - مقابلے میں
• Indonesian: dalam permainan - masih ikut persaingan

Example Sentences

He is still in the game after scoring two goals.

basic

Are you in the game or did you quit?

basic

Everyone wants to be in the game when it starts.

basic

She took a break, but now she's back in the game.

natural

Even after losing money, he's still in the game and looking for new deals.

natural

You have to stay in the game if you want to win big.

natural