For the love of the game Meaning in English
expression
for thuh LUHV uhv thuh GAYM
faw thuh LUV ov thuh GAYM
Definition
This expression means doing something, especially a sport, because you truly enjoy it, not for money or awards.
Usage & Nuances
'For the love of the game' is informal and most common in sports, but can be used for other passions. Suggests pure motivation or dedication. Often used to contrast with doing something for money or status.
Spanish: por amor al juegoPortuguese (BR): por amor ao jogoPortuguese (PT): por amor ao jogoChinese (Simplified): 出于对比赛的热爱Chinese (Traditional): 出於對比賽的熱愛Hindi: खेल के प्रति प्रेम के लिएArabic: من أجل حب اللعبةBengali: খেলাটির প্রতি ভালোবাসা থেকে - খেলাটিকে ভালোবেসেRussian: из любви к игреJapanese: ゲームへの愛から - ゲームが好きだからVietnamese: vì tình yêu với môn thể thao này - chỉ vì đam mêKorean: 경기에 대한 사랑으로 - 순수한 열정으로Turkish: oyunun aşkı için - oyunu sevdiği içinUrdu: کھیل سے محبت کی خاطرIndonesian: karena cinta pada permainan - demi kecintaan pada olahraga
Example Sentences
She plays soccer for the love of the game.
basic
Many athletes train hard for the love of the game.
basic
He coaches children for the love of the game.
basic
They keep playing every weekend, not for prizes, but for the love of the game.
natural
Even after retiring, she kept volunteering at the club for the love of the game.
natural
People say he never cared about fame—he played purely for the love of the game.
natural