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What’s somebody’s/your game?

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Suspicion ImpliedPlay
The phrase implies you suspect someone's motives. It's often used when questioning someone's sincerity or actions. SlideWhen you started volunteering just before the election, it made me wonder, what's your game?
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Colloquial UsePlay
It's casual language, used more in speaking than in formal writing. Best for informal conversations. SlideDuring the casual meeting with the new member, Lisa asked, 'So, what's your game here?'
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Cultural VariancePlay
Understand that the meaning can alter slightly between UK and US usage but general suspicious connotation remains. SlideJohn's approach was different in the UK; he was often asked, 'What's your game, mate?'