charge it to the game

phrase

Published on April 4, 2020, 5:07 a.m.

to resign oneself to a loss and get over it

Collocates game³ ⋅ jacker ⋅ A1 ⋅ dope ⋅ I'mma ⋅ player-hate ⋅ slip

Domains Everyday

Etymology from the understanding that "playing the game" (typically by selling drugs, but sometimes this extends to other pursuits) has unavoidable consequences

Shout-outs Baghdad, Iraq ⋅ Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA ⋅ Lil Wayne ⋅ Silkk the Shocker ⋅ Willie D

Timeline

1994-10-25 Willie D "Recipe 4 A Murder" feat. Sho [Play Witcha Mama]
I can't charge it to the game, 'cause the game never paid Willie D a goddamn thing
1995-07-03 Luniz "So Much Drama" feat. Nik Nack [Operation Stackola]
Blood bubbles, so I charge it to the game wit no shame
1995-07-04 South Circle "Attitudes" [Anotha Day Anotha Balla]
I just charge it to the game and blame yo player-hatin' attitude

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