Everyday English
the spirit of the game
fairness behind the rules
The spirit of the game is the idea of playing fairly and respecting the purpose behind its rules.
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He found a way to win without technically cheating.
Maybe, but it wasn't in the spirit of the game.
Sharing secret information may not break the rules, but it goes against the spirit of the game.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: It was against the spirit in the game.
Say: It was against the spirit of the game.
This expression uses “spirit of the game,” with “of” to link the spirit to the game.
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How it fits in a sentence.
in the spirit of the game; go against the spirit of the game
Your turn: say it out loud
Sharing secret information may not break the rules, but it goes against the spirit of the game.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
the spirit of the game
fairness behind the rules
“Sharing secret information may not break the rules, but it goes against the spirit of the game.”
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