"the game is up" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} the game is up
  1. Secret plans or activities have been revealed, usually leading to their failure.
    Sense id: en-the_game_is_up-en-phrase-IwJvfOhW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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