The Jig Is Up

B2 16+

Collocations of the jig is up

the secret is out
Frequency: 80 %

She thought she could keep her relationship a secret, but now the secret is out.

the game is over
Frequency: 70 %

After losing three rounds in a row, he finally admitted defeat and said, 'Well, the game is over.'

the truth comes out
Frequency: 65 %

No matter how hard he tried to hide it, eventually the truth comes out.

the charade is over
Frequency: 45 %

He pretended to be someone he wasn't for months, but now the charade is over.

the facade is crumbling
Frequency: 40 %

Their perfect image was starting to crack, and it was clear that the facade is crumbling.

Idiomatic Expressions for the jig is up

  • Phrase: the jig is up
    Meaning: the deception or trickery has been discovered; the truth has been revealed
    Usage: When someone's dishonesty or secret actions are discovered, they might say 'the jig is up' to acknowledge that they have been caught.