game over (B1)
phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪm ˈoʊvər/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that a game or an activity has come to an end, often due to a failure or a loss.
Examples
The team fought hard, but it was game over when the other team scored the winning goal.
I was so close to beating the level, but it was game over when I ran out of lives.
How to Use game over
- it's game over (phrase)
- used to indicate that a situation is hopeless or impossible to recover from — "It's game over for the company if they don't secure funding soon."
- game over for [something] (phrase)
- used to indicate that something is finished or ended — "Game over for the team's chances of winning the championship."
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