English / idiom
Game Is Game
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A competitive contest or opportunity is judged strictly by results and adherence to official rules, regardless of sentiment.
In context
01
Even when a sudden downpour muddied the pitch, the referee stated, 'Game is game, so play on!'
02
He capitalized on his opponent's slipped footing on the wet court, shrugging that game is game.
Synonyms
rules are rules,play to win,competition has no sympathy
Antonyms
charitable play,sentimental concession,sympathetic forfeit
Collocations
simple as game is game,argue that game is game,remind that game is game