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English in a Minute: To Be Game

English in a Minute: To Be Game

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Welcome to English in a Minute.

You probably already know what game is as a noun,

but what does it mean to be game?

Ana, my pickleball partner can't make it to tonight's match.

That means we can't play,

and that means we lose the championship.

Well, if you need a last-minute pickleball partner, I'm game.

Have you even won the championship?

Have you even won a pickleball trophy?

If someone says, I'm game,

it means they're willing or ready to do something.

They will do whatever plan or suggestion you have.

In this case, though, I'm not sure if Dan is game

for having Ana as his pickleball partner.