games
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Back to Square One
To be forced to start over from the very beginning after a plan, process, or effort has failed or been nullified.
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The odd one out
The one person or thing in a group that is noticeably different from the others.
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For all the marbles
To compete for the absolute highest stakes or the entire prize, leaving nothing else to be won.
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Play for keeps
To engage in an activity or competition with serious intent, where the results or consequences are permanent and highly significant.
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Lose your marbles
To become mentally confused, irrational, or insane.
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House of cards
A structure, plan, or argument that is inherently unstable, fragile, and likely to collapse easily.
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Child's play
Something that is very easy to do, requiring little effort or skill.
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The domino effect
The domino effect describes a cumulative outcome where one action or event triggers a series of similar or related events.
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Domino effect
A domino effect describes a chain reaction where a single event triggers a series of subsequent, related events, often with significant consequences.
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Lost one's marbles
To lose one's mental faculties, ability to think clearly, or sanity; to behave in a very eccentric or irrational way.
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Kibitzer
An observer who offers unsolicited and often annoying advice, especially during a game.
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It's your move
It indicates that it is a person's turn to take action or make a decision, especially when a situation is awaiting their response.
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It's your turn
This phrase indicates that it is now a particular person's opportunity, right, or responsibility to do something, often in a sequence.