Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-jig-is-up

idiomatic expression

/ðə dʒɪɡ ɪz ʌp/

Definition

The jig is up means that a deception or scheme has been discovered, and it is no longer possible to continue with the trick.

Examples

After months of tricking his friends, he finally admitted the truth when he heard, ‘the jig is up.’
The company tried to hide their mistakes, but once the investigation started, they realized that the jig was up.

Meaning

This expression is used to indicate that a situation has come to an end, especially one where someone was attempting to deceive or mislead others. It implies that the truth is out and that the person can no longer continue their deceitful actions.