on the game

phrase

British, informal
: working as a sex worker
She always had a lot of money, but I didn't know she was on the game.

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Senior defensive back Zayden Gamble’s 13-yard interception return for a touchdown on the game’s first play from scrimmage proved to be the prescription to a lopsided Aquinas victory. — From Staff, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users a promo code FOXNEWS350 to wager $20 on the game and earn $350 in FanCash. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Lowry threw a 42-yard touchdown to Adam Parks on the game's first drive. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026 An opening-drive touchdown could go a long way, especially this week against a Chargers defense that has forced a turnover on the game’s opening drive three straight weeks. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the game

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of on the game was in 1898

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