waiting game
idiomA strategy or course of action in which one or more parties refrain from direct action until circumstances change in their favor.
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accident waiting to happen
A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.
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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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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.