A game

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noun

Informal.

a person’s best effort, abilities, or achievement:
The candidate brought her A game to the debate.

'A' game

noun

informal.
one's best possible performance, esp in the phrase to bring or take one's 'A' game

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Word History and Origins

Origin of A game¹

In reference to a sports contest, with the letter A indicating peak performance

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Wolves manager Vitor Pereira speaks to BBC Sport's Kelly Somers about life in England, foward Matheus Cunha and enjoying a drink with fans after a game.

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The Lakers weren’t good enough, losing 116-104 to the Timberwolves in a Game 3 they had chances to win before Minnesota slammed the door to take a 2-1 first-round playoff series lead.

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Bill Plaschke writes the Lakers showed their character, fighting for a Game 2 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

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During a game against the Angels, Pham fielded a double near the left-field wall and a fan in the first row wearing a glove reached over the wall and touched the Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder on the back.

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It's always been very hard to win a game of football.

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