Phrases Discussing Sports and Games

To throw the game

C2

Meaning

To intentionally lose a game, often for reasons of gambling or bribery.

Example sentences

John: I heard there were rumors of match-fixing.

Alice: Yes, there's speculation that the team captain tried to throw the game.

John: That's shocking. What were their motives?

Alice: It's believed they were pressured to throw the game due to significant gambling debts.