"Jig is up" is a well-known idiom that means the truth has been revealed or a scheme or trick has been exposed. The phrase was originally used in 18th-century England where "jig" referred to a joke or game. So when the "jig is up," it means the game is over—there are no more scams possible. Isn't language fascinating, how it can evolve over centuries? And here's a fun tidbit - the phrase is often used in detective novels or films when the criminal realizes they've been caught. Isn't it interesting to learn about the origin of such a common phrase?
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