the games (that) people play

Related to word: game

Idiom

Definition

  1. Refers to the deceptive or manipulative behaviors and strategies people use to gain an advantage.

    指人们为了获得优势所使用的手段、计谋。

    • In politics, people often engage in 'the games people play' to gain power.

      在政治中,人们经常参与『人们玩的游戏』来获取权力。

    • He often uses these kinds of tactics to manipulate others; it has become one of the 'games people play' he is accustomed to.

      他经常使用这种策略来操控他人;这已经成为他习惯的『人们玩的游戏』之一。

    • In office politics, colleagues often engage in 'the games people play' to get promotions.

      在办公室政治中,同事们经常参与『人们玩的游戏』来获得晋升。