Only game in town Meaning in English
expression
Definition
This expression means that something is the only available choice or option in a particular situation, usually because there is no alternative.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and idiomatic; often used for businesses, services, or opportunities when no alternatives exist. Can be used positively or negatively, sometimes implying a lack of competition or forced choice. Avoid literal translation in other languages.
Example Sentences
This shop is the only game in town for fresh bread.
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When the bus breaks down, taxis become the only game in town.
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For internet service, they are the only game in town.
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If you want coffee after 10 p.m., that diner is the only game in town.
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Don’t love that bank, but it’s the only game in town for accounts without fees.
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With the other stores closed, this place is the only game in town tonight.
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