game out
To run through scenarios to determine what will happen given certain decisions; to play out possibilities; to examine several ideas to come up with their likeliest end results.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We need to game out our options before we decide.”
“The team spent all afternoon gaming out the potential risks of the new marketing campaign.”
“Before committing to the merger, the board of directors gamed out every conceivable economic outcome to ensure the company's long-term stability.”
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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blame game
A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.
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change the game
To revolutionize a field of endeavor.
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fair game
Actions permissible by the rules.
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for the love of the game
Doing something for one's own enjoyment or other intrinsic desire to do so; not for other reasons such as money or other ulterior motives.
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fun and games
Recreation; nothing serious; easy, enjoyable activities.
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game face
The expression of one who is prepared for or is facing a lot of difficult and/or undesirable work, especially when it is imminent.
Last updated August 10, 2026