“A numbers game”

Definition

A situation where success depends on trying many times.

Examples

Examples

“SEO is partly a numbers game.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "A numbers game" mean?
"A numbers game" means a situation where success depends on trying many times..
How do you use "A numbers game" in a sentence?
Example: "SEO is partly a numbers game."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "A numbers game"?
Игра чисел, где успех зависит от множества попыток. / Իրավիճակ, որտեղ հաջողությունը կախված է բազմաթիվ փորձերից։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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