Jig is Up, the

Also: the game is up (UK) Meaning of The Jig is Up The jig is up means that one’s scheme, deception, or trick has been exposed or thwarted and so cannot continue; there is no hope in continuing to fool anyone; one has been caught in some wrongdoing or deception. Sentence Examples “The jig is … Read more

Two Can Play at that Game

Also: a game that two can play Two Can Play at That Game Meaning Two can play at that game means that another person can do the same thing or behave the same way; if you do something bad to someone they can do something bad to you; a wronged person can reciprocate. ,, Usage … Read more

Whole New Ball Game, a

Also: A different ball game Meaning of Idiom ‘A Whole New Ballgame’ A whole new ball game is a completely changed situation or set of circumstances. ,  Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of Use “People don’t want discs anymore. Now that streaming is becoming the standard for movies and … Read more

Jig Is Up, the

Also: The game is up. Meaning of Idiom ‘The Jig is Up’ The jig is up is used to mean that the deception or scheme has been exposed and is over. It is an often tongue-in-cheek way of saying “it’s over; I’m caught.” Examples Of Use “Since the jig is up, I may as well tell … Read more