back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“After a long break, he is finally back in the game.”
“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.
Last updated August 10, 2026