at the races

adjective

Performing or competing strongly; on good form.

“That was a terrible game. Our team was just not at the races.”

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Meanings

adjectiveat the races (not comparable)
  1. not comparableoften in negativePerforming or competing strongly; on good form.

    That was a terrible game. Our team was just not at the races.

Cite this entry
APA

at the races. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20the%20races

MLA

“at the races.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20the%20races. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “at the races,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20the%20races.

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