Back in the game Meaning in English
expression
ˈbæk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡeɪm
BAK-in-thuh-GAYM
bˈæk/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈeɪm
BAK-in-thuh-GAYM
Definition
To be active or involved again after a break or setback, especially in sports, work, or life challenges.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mainly used in spoken English. Often used after recovering from illness, a loss, or career setback. Can apply to any context where someone resumes participation or competition after being away.
Spanish: de vuelta en el juego - de nuevo en acciónPortuguese (BR): de volta ao jogo - de novo na ativaPortuguese (PT): de volta ao jogo - de novo em açãoChinese (Simplified): 重返赛场 - 重新开始Chinese (Traditional): 重返賽場 - 重新開始Hindi: फिर से खेल में - दोबारा सक्रियArabic: عاد إلى اللعبة - عاد إلى الساحةBengali: আবার খেলায় ফিরে আসা - আবার সক্রিয় হওয়াRussian: снова в игре - вернуться в стройJapanese: 再び本番に戻る - 復帰するVietnamese: trở lại cuộc chơi - quay lại hoạt độngKorean: 다시 경기에 복귀하다 - 다시 활동을 시작하다Turkish: yeniden oyunda olmak - tekrar aktif olmakUrdu: دوبارہ کھیل میں واپس آنا - دوبارہ سرگرم ہوناIndonesian: kembali ke permainan - kembali aktif
Example Sentences
After his injury, he is finally back in the game.
basic
She took a break, but now she’s back in the game at work.
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The team lost last year, but they are back in the game this season.
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Don’t worry, after some rest, you’ll be back in the game in no time.
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It took me months to recover, but I’m finally back in the game.
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After a tough year, it feels great to be back in the game.
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