the game is up

Related to word: game

Idiom

Definition

  1. This idiom is used to convey that someone's secret activities or plans have been discovered and can no longer continue.

    计划被识破,无法继续。

    • The police have gathered enough evidence; the game is up for the criminals.

      警方已经收集到足够的证据;对罪犯来说,游戏结束了。

    • When he was caught stealing, the game was up, and he had to face the consequences.

      当他被抓到偷窃时,游戏结束了,他必须面对后果。

    • They thought their scheme would go unnoticed, but when the boss found out, the game was up.

      他们以为他们的计划不会被发现,但当老板发现时,游戏结束了。