Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The best performance a competitor is capable of in a sports contest.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Rick Santorum brings his A-game to Thursday night's Republican presidential debate.
Santorum Shines Jason L. Riley 2012
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The only A-game in "Just Go With It" comes by way of its least likely player: Nicole Kidman, in a weird piece of stunt casting, tucks into her cameo role with the predatory glee of her "To Die For" days.
Ann Hornaday reviews 'Just Go With It,' with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston Ann Hornaday 2011
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While the band failed to play what I consider their best song ever "Welcome to Your Wedding Day" -- a battle cry off their new album and the intermission between sets killed some momentum, they brought their A-game track by track and proved that they are so much more than "Midnight."
Jon Chattman: Happiness Is Underrated: Airborne Toxic Event in NYC Jon Chattman 2011
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Rick Santorum brought his A-game to Thursday night's Republican presidential debate in South Carolina and forcefully challenged the notion that former Massachusetts Gov.
Santorum Shines Jason L. Riley 2012
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While the band failed to play what I consider their best song ever "Welcome to Your Wedding Day" -- a battle cry off their new album and the intermission between sets killed some momentum, they brought their A-game track by track and proved that they are so much more than "Midnight."
Jon Chattman: Happiness Is Underrated: Airborne Toxic Event in NYC Jon Chattman 2011
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We've put together some high-quality essentials for your next lawn, park or beach party—all made to last for seasons to come, perfect for getting back on your A-game.
Grass Menagerie 2011
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All the writers brought their A-game to the table for this collection.
p_n_elrod: Da Winnah and new stuff p_n_elrod 2010
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And with so many people in the applicant pool, you need to be on your A-game if you're going to get noticed.
Epic Cover Letter: How To Get Hired For Your Dream Job (PICTURE) 2011
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Second, Sinderman is one of the consultants on the D side where we know we'll have to bring our A-game.
Can Exalted Democratic Consultant Christian Sinderman Deliver in 2010? « PubliCola 2010
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These classic kicks are made of natural latex rubber, vegetable-tanned leather and organic cotton and will keep dad on his A-game.
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