After a long break, he is finally back in the game.
back in the game
idiomHaving recovered from a disadvantageous position.
She recovered from her injury and is now back in the game for the championship.
After years of professional stagnation, the architect secured a major contract and felt truly back in the game.
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back into
To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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back off
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.