"the game is up" 怎么发音
expression
thuh GAME iz UP
thuh GAME iz UP
释义
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 音标
美式英语
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡeɪm/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəp
英式英语
ðə, ði/ /ɡˈeɪm/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈʌp
简化发音
美式
thuh GAME iz UP
英式
thuh GAME iz UP
语境中听
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.