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take the game to

idiom
Meaning

To use attacking tactics against.


Examples
SIMPLE

We need to take the game to them if we want to win.

CONTEXTUAL

Instead of playing defensively, the coach told his players to take the game to the opponent early in the second half.

COMPLEX

The underdog team surprised everyone when they decided to take the game to the reigning champions, maintaining an aggressive offensive pressure throughout the entire match.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    away game

    An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.

  2. 02

    back in the game

    Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.

  3. 03

    be taken ill

    To become ill.

  4. 04

    blame game

    A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.

  5. 05

    change the game

    To revolutionize a field of endeavor.

  6. 06

    cross to take up

    Alternative form of cross to bear.

  7. 07

    fair game

    Actions permissible by the rules.

  8. 08

    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.

Last updated April 17, 2026