The Game is Over
‘Game Over’ is one of the most expressive slogans of the Arab Revolutions. It indicates the people’s intention to change the corrupt political systems and start a new life of freedom and dignity.
I think ‘The game is over’ is one of the most beautiful English expressions. It conveys multiple layers of meaning. In fact, it does not only indicate strength, determination and courage, but it also indicates triumph. It means victory over unjust systems and over the fear that has been instilled in people for many years. It means that people have been aware of their leaders' game and that they have finally overcome their fears and decided to gain their freedom and their rights.
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What an amazing point of view :)
I have always heard from my sister of French phrases that she called beautiful, but I never considered anything in English the same way.
Especially something so simple as "Game Over".
You are right when you say it is multi-layered, but the main image it brings to my mind is just winning a stupid computer game.
I never thought of it as deeply as you, thank you for opening my eyes to another point of view :)
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Breaking the fear barrier is aleady a victory ;)
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not yet.
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