throw the game - Meaning, Image, Examples & Etymology - Learn English Visually

to intentionally lose a game or match, often for personal gain or to benefit someone else.

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to intentionally lose a game or match, often for personal gain or to benefit someone else.

The team was accused of throwing the game to help their rivals.

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to make a mistake or error during a game that results in losing.

He threw the game with that last-minute error.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:54