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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a tight game" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe a competitive match or contest where the scores are very close, indicating that either team could win.
Example: "The championship match was a tight game, with both teams scoring almost evenly throughout the entire match."
Alternatives: "a close match" or "a competitive game".
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"It was a tight game," he said.
"We wanted a tight game.
I like a tight game.
It was a tight game for 32 minutes.
"We knew it was going to be a tight game.
A tight Game 1 for A-Rod can be dismissed.
"Why wait until it's a tight game?" Howe said.
It is going to be a tight game.
"It was a tight game," said Barclay, Scarlets' captain.
Hang on, wasn't this supposed to be a tight game?
Both came into play in a tight game -- neither team led by more than 7 points.
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