Jig is up

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Origin of Phrases - J

Jig is up

Meaning: You are caught, you are discovered, the deception is uncovered.

Example: The jig is up for Lisa. Her boss caught her playing solitaire on company time.

Origin: "Jig" is defined as a trick or game. Hence the "jig is up" literally means the trick is over.

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