the jig is up
(Australia, New Zealand, US, idiomatic) Used to express that a deception, trick, or dishonest scheme has been discovered, signaling the end of the ruse.
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(Australia, New Zealand, US, idiomatic) Used to express that a deception, trick, or dishonest scheme has been discovered, signaling the end of the ruse.
We knew then the jig was up, and it was no grin matter for us.
“BREAKING: rock headed moron finally figures out that the jig is up”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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