Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-only-game-in-town
idiom
ðə ˈoʊnli ɡeɪm ɪn taʊn
Definition
The only option available in a particular situation or context.
Examples
- When it comes to sushi in this small town, that restaurant is the only game in town.
- In the tech industry, this startup has become the only game in town for innovative apps.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to emphasize that there are no alternatives or competitors in a specific market or scenario.
Synonyms
- the sole option
- the only alternative
- the only choice