a game two can play,

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English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #474 "English Slang Idioms (216)", question 6

"Tina spread a nasty rumor about me at work. That is OK. Spreading rumors is a game two can .........," Marcie said to Jillian.

(a) stop
(b) fight
(c) compete
(d) play

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #474 "English Slang Idioms (216)", answer 6

"Tina spread a nasty rumor about me at work. That is OK. Spreading rumors is a game two can play," Marcie said to Jillian.

Correct answer: (d) play
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WHICH OF THE FOUR CHOICES IS THE ANSWER? I REALLY MIX THEM UP. AND PLEASE EXPLAIN

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A game that two can play is an idiom. You cannot find the meaning by defining the words individually.
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