Some examples of word usage: the jig is up
1. The thief knew the jig was up when he saw the police waiting for him at the exit.
A jig acabou quando o ladrão viu a polícia esperando por ele na saída.
2. After weeks of lying, Sarah finally confessed when she realized the jig was up.
Depois de semanas mentindo, Sarah finalmente confessou quando percebeu que o jogo tinha acabado.
3. The cheating student tried to deny it, but the jig was up when the teacher found the answer key in his desk.
O aluno que estava colando tentou negar, mas o jogo acabou quando o professor encontrou o gabarito em sua mesa.
4. The company's shady business practices were exposed, and the jig was finally up for the corrupt CEO.
As práticas comerciais duvidosas da empresa foram expostas, e o jogo finalmente acabou para o CEO corrupto.
5. The spy knew that the jig was up when his cover was blown during the mission.
O espião sabia que o jogo tinha acabado quando sua capa foi descoberta durante a missão.
6. The politician tried to cover up his scandal, but the jig was up when incriminating evidence was leaked to the press.
O político tentou encobrir seu escândalo, mas o jogo acabou quando provas incriminatórias foram vazadas para a imprensa.