at this stage

at this stage (of the game)

Fig. at the current point in some event or situation; currently. We'll have to wait and see. There isn't much we can do at this stage of the game. At this stage, we are better off not calling the doctor.

at this stage

Also, at this or that stage of the game . At this (that) step, phase, or position in a process or activity, as in I'm not sure if you can help at this stage, but perhaps you can pitch in later, or I don't need an assistant at this stage of the game. The variant uses game in the sense of "a particular process or activity." [Early 1800s]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Fyfe	-	Scottish
Abioye	-	Western African, Yoruba
Chasity	CHAS-i-tee	English
Thomasina	tom-ə-SEE-nə	English
LÚCia	-	Portuguese
Pina	PEE-nah	Italian