How to Pronounce "a game that two can play"
expression
UH-GAYM-that-TOO-kuhn-PLAY
uh-GAYM-that-TOO-kuhn-PLAY
Definition
This expression means that if one person does something (often unfair or sneaky), then another person can do the same thing in return. It is used to show that two people can both play the same tricks or use the same tactics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡeɪm/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈtu/ /ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈpɫeɪ
British English
æɪ/ /ɡˈeɪm/ /ðˈæt/ /tˈuː/ /kˈæn/ /plˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UH-GAYM-that-TOO-kuhn-PLAY
UK
uh-GAYM-that-TOO-kuhn-PLAY
Listen in Context
If you lie to me, remember it's a game that two can play.
He realized cheating was a game that two can play.
It's a game that two can play when it comes to pranks.
She started spreading rumors, but it's a game that two can play—I can say things too.