stay in the game

to be in the “game” which could be with the ladies or in sports, and be so good that coach or the girls never take you out

kid- “why does coach never play the backup point guard?”
other kid -“their starter has to stay in the game”

by appi2224 March 4, 2018

legend in the game

pimpdanny is the definition

HES A LEGEND IN THE GAME

by xi4nh4ng August 14, 2020

Back in the Game

When a person has stopped dating, having sex, or romantic relations for some time and decides to start trying it again.

Herbert: Damn, yo mom looking mighty fine today. She back in the game yet after the divorce?
Derek: Yeah, you can fuck her any day. She's all yours, dawg.

by cindylikespussy April 28, 2021

Hogg in the game

Aaron Rosponge

Aaron Roman is a Hogg in the game

by PizzaPizza PetahPetah May 26, 2023

All In the Game

A phrase, coined by Omar in The Wire, which acknowledges that certain risks, challenges, or outcomes are inherent and unavoidable within a particular situation, profession, or lifestyle. The risks, rewards, and consequences are just a part of the situation you're in. It implies acceptance of the rules and consequences that come with the territory and can be used to shrug off setbacks or challenges as just part of the lifestyle.

"I've got the shotgun... you've got the briefcase... it's all in the game though right?"

by Pride In The Glide December 18, 2024

Skin in the Game Theory

The theory, central to Nassim Taleb's work, that having personal stake—"skin in the game"—is essential for reliable knowledge, ethical behavior, and functional systems. Skin in the Game Theory argues that those who make decisions should bear the consequences of those decisions. Without skin in the game, decision-makers become irresponsible, taking risks that harm others while remaining protected themselves. The theory explains why bureaucracies fail (no personal consequence for bad decisions), why experts are often wrong (they don't suffer from their advice), and why capitalism needs bankruptcy (to remove those who made bad bets). Skin in the Game is the great filter of bullshit: if you're not affected by your advice, your advice is suspect. The theory is a weapon against the "I'll tell you what to do but won't do it myself" class that has come to dominate modern institutions.

Example: "The consultant told them to lay off 20% of staff, then flew home to his gated community. Skin in the Game Theory asked: what does he risk? Nothing. His advice cost others everything. The CEO, who owned stock, at least shared some downside. The consultant had no skin—and therefore no credibility. They fired him instead."

by Dumu The Void March 7, 2026

Get your mind in the game

To get the mind in the game is to reject everything else except one thing; for example, money, status, etc

Guy 1: I don't think it's safe to invest in crypto, so I'm going to take a break for a while
Guy 2: No, You can't! It's your job, the way you make money, You gotta get your mind in the game again

by poopingfart096hasbreachedconta September 26, 2021