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bring (one's) a-game

refers to bringing maximum effort, focus and undeniable commitment; an encouragement to do your best with no excuses; giving it your all
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If our best player doesn't bring her A-game, there's a good chance we end up losing today.
You need to bring your A-game to this meeting—the whole board will be there.
They are bound to bring their A-game to the field!

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Submitted by Monica_Shelina on January 25, 2022

Modified by TriplePurple on December 03, 2023

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