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Origin of Phrases - J
Jig is up
Meaning: You are caught, you are discovered, the deception is uncovered.
Example: The jig is up for Lisa. Her boss caught her playing solitaire on company time.
Origin: "Jig" is defined as a trick or game. Hence the "jig is up" literally means the trick is over.
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