Definitions

name of the game

NOUN

main idea

Synonyms

WEAK

bottom line chief thing essence main point real issue where it's at

Example Sentences

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"The name of the game for our future meetings remains full optionality," Villeroy said at a Bank of France speech earlier this month.

From Barron's

Trying to get everyone right now — I don’t think that’s the name of the game anymore.

From Los Angeles Times

“The name of the game for our future meetings remains full optionality,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bargain hunting is the name of the game.

From MarketWatch

For the brigade, the name of the game is community buy-in.

From Los Angeles Times