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Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Definitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A game<\/strong>: an amusing activity, a pastime, a sports match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To game<\/strong>: to play games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be game<\/strong>: to be willing or ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game in the news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This month, the 32nd Olympic Games<\/strong> in Tokyo concluded under protest, in front of thousands<\/s> nobody. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the US finally declared Game Over<\/strong> in Afghanistan, taking their guns and going home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaming expressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fair game<\/strong>: acceptable subject for criticism or attack, like politicians and pheasants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hunting big game<\/strong>: Hunting large animals, or figuratively: targeting something huge. To an ant, a bread crumb is big game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To game the system<\/strong>: to manipulate or exploit a system. What hackers, tax evaders and Olympic dopers excel at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Famous Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monopoly<\/strong>: Teach kids early that capital is the name of the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solitaire<\/strong>: Better with a friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hide and Seek<\/strong>: True champions are hard to find. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olympics<\/strong>: Fraternity and fair play vs infrastructure headaches and chauvinism. Paris, are you still game<\/strong> for 2024?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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