English · Proverb Attested

hate the game, not the player

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Alternative form of don't hate the player, hate the game.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dạng thay thế của không ghét người chơi, ghét trò chơi

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hate the game, not the player” mean?

Alternative form of don't hate the player, hate the game.

Is “hate the game, not the player” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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