on the game

== English == === Etymology === UK late-19th century. However, the game as a euphemism for sexual activity dates to at least Troilus and Cressida (1602): "Set them down / For sluttish spoils of opportunity / And daughters of the game." Compare with the similar euphemism sport. === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === on the game (UK, idiomatic, slang, euphemistic) Working as a prostitute. Synonyms: in the racket, on the bash, on the beat, on the turf ==== Synonyms ==== See also Thesaurus:prostitute ==== Related terms ==== gamester (“prostitute”) ==== Translations ==== === References ===