the only game in town — the only available option or opportunity; the sole choice in a particular situation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the only available option or opportunity; the sole choice in a particular situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ðə ˈoʊnli ɡeɪm ɪn taʊn/
Example Sentences
- Before Netflix arrived, cable TV was the only game in town for watching movies at home.
- My mom's cooking used to be the only game in town until I discovered food delivery apps.
- In this small village, the internet café is the only game in town for online access.
the only game in town
NOUN[/ðə ˈoʊnli ɡeɪm ɪn taʊn/]
the only available option or opportunity; the sole choice in a particular situation
the only available option or opportunity; the sole choice in a particular situation
The only game in town leads to the crown, never backing down!
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“Before Netflix arrived, cable TV was the only game in town for watching movies at home.”
“My mom's cooking used to be the only game in town until I discovered food delivery apps.”
“In this small village, the internet café is the only game in town for online access.”
“Dating apps made sure that blind dates are no longer the only game in town.”
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