How to Pronounce "the game is up"
expression
thuh GAME iz UP
thuh GAME iz UP
Definition
This expression means that someone's trick, secret plan, or deception has been discovered or finished, often signaling they cannot continue hiding or cheating.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡeɪm/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəp
British English
ðə, ði/ /ɡˈeɪm/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh GAME iz UP
UK
thuh GAME iz UP
Listen in Context
Now that they found the hidden money, the game is up.
He tried to lie, but soon realized the game is up.
When the police arrived, the game is up for the thieves.
We tried to keep it a secret, but I guess the game is up now.