How to Pronounce "only game in town"
expression
OHN-lee GAYM IN TOWN
OHN-lee GAYM IN TOWN
Definition
This expression means that something is the only available choice or option in a particular situation, usually because there is no alternative.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊnɫi/ /ˈɡeɪm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtaʊn
British English
ˈəʊnli/ /ɡˈeɪm/ /ˈɪn/ /tˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OHN-lee GAYM IN TOWN
UK
OHN-lee GAYM IN TOWN
Listen in Context
This shop is the only game in town for fresh bread.
When the bus breaks down, taxis become the only game in town.
For internet service, they are the only game in town.
If you want coffee after 10 p.m., that diner is the only game in town.