early/late in the game

idiom

: at an early/late time in a game or sport

She scored a goal early in the game.

—often used figuratively

It's too late in the game to change the date of the meeting.

She got into the computer industry early in the game.

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Hurley again criticized the officials for a no-call late in the game. —

Tim Casey, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Shaking off an erratic first half, Garbers completed 26 of 40 passes for 289 yards and one touchdown while also running for a critical first down late in the game. —

Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024 On 4th and goal at the 15-yard line late in the game, the Hurricanes made the curious decision to kick a field goal to cut their deficit to four. —

Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024 Monday, the offense clicked and the defensive flaws showed early in the game when the Ravens fell behind, 10-0. —

Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for early/late in the game

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