idiom
Raise Your Game
rayz yor gaym
/reɪz jɔːr ɡeɪm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
raiseyourgame
Dictionary meaning
To improve the quality of one's performance, skill, or effort, especially in response to increased competition or higher expectations
History and origin
From sports, where improving one's level of play is critical; widely used in business contexts
Examples
- After finishing fifth, the coach told the team they needed to raise their game for the finals.
- The new competitor in the market forced the incumbent company to raise its game on customer service.
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