in the game

in the game

1. Actively participating in something (not necessary sports-related). Look, my first published short story! I'm in the game now, like a real writer! Do you want to get in the game as a serious politician, or not?
2. In a position in a game in which winning is still attainable. Melissa's goaltending has kept us in the game so far—now it's time to get a goal and tie this thing up!
See also: game
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be game
  • no score
  • fair play
  • fair play (to you)
  • monkey in the middle
  • away game
  • a shell game
  • shell game
  • game is up
  • game is up, the
References in periodicals archive
"In the game at Anfield we had about 70%of the possession but it was really difficult to break them down because they were really narrow.
Football: Britannia trip will be test of Reds' strength
If he reminds himself what a good player he can be, and keeps his head in the game and out the clouds, he's a sound investment for Hibs.
TAKE A DEEK AT OLD DAYS