do something in a quicker or easier way, not always following the proper steps, take a shortcut, do something badly or cheaply to save time or effort, cut corners, publicly point out someone’s mistake or dishonest behavior, call sb out (on sth), admit that you did something wrong, own up to sth, hide the truth about something, often dishonest, cover sth up, manipulate a game or result so it is unfairly controlled, rig (a game/election), secretly arrange the outcome of a game in advance, fix (a match/game), intentionally lose a game, throw a game/match, do something to increase your chances unfairly, gain an unfair advantage, be discovered while doing something wrong, be caught red-handed, pretend something is real when it is not, fake sth, shockingly bad or unacceptable behavior, disgraceful, follow the rules and behave honestly, play fair, escape punishment or consequences for something wrong, get away with (sth), end up as the winner or most successful, come out on top, allow someone else to win, let sb win, socially unacceptable or improper behavior, not the done thing, try to win regardless of ethics or consequences, win at all costs, maintain dignity or self-respect, hold their heads up, trick or deceive someone, usually to gain money or advantage, con (verb/noun), be expected to lose or be weaker than opponents, be the underdog, be expected to win or be stronger than opponents, be the favourite, deliberately fall or fake a foul in sports to deceive the referee, dive, deliberately delay action to gain an advantage, play for time, distract, discourage, or make someone lose focus, put sb off, ignore or slightly break the rules to get an advantage, bend the rules, have never lost in competition, be unbeaten, admit defeat, allow a goal, or accept something reluctantly, concede

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