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This week's football phrase of the week is the verb, 'to rattle' and how it can be used in footbal to talk about shots and also pressure.
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In this football language post we look at the word, 'rocket' from the England versus Denmark Group C match at the 2024 Euros.
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In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'rattle the crossbar' or 'rattle the woodwork' which we use to describe a shot...
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In this football language post we explain the expression 'to rescue a point' which is when a team draws a game thanks to a late goal.
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This football language podcast for learners of English, looks at the phrase ‘rooted to the spot’ and other language related to it. You can read the transcript for this podcast below, and you can also access our huge glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our site to access all our previous posts and podcasts. […]
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In this football language post for learners of English we look at the football expression 'routine victory/routine win' which is used to describe a comfortable win.
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In this football language post for learners of English we look at the football expression ‘to be ruled out‘ which is used when a player is injured and cannot play. You can read the transcript for this post below, while you can also check out our glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our site […]
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Rollercoaster: In this post we explain the phrase 'rollercoaster' when it is used in football after Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola used it to describe his side's 6-3 win over Leicester.
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In this football language post we look at the phrase 'rainbow laces' which has been in the news over the past week thanks to the...
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Reach an agreement: In this podcast we look at the phrase 'to reach an agreement' after Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford.
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Roof of the net - This football language podcast looks back at the first day of the quarter final action at Euro 2020 and a penalty shootout
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In this short football language post we explain some words and phrases connected to the verb 'to rotate' - a word used when...
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Football Language: The Road to Wembley - In this football language post we explain the phrase 'The Road to Wembley' which describes how teams made it to the FA Cup (or League Cup) final.
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Rusty: In this football language post we explain some language connected to the restart of football in the Premier League and in particular around the word 'rusty' as players get used to playing again after 100 days of lockdown.
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In this football language post we explain how the word 'release' can be used in football. It is used with contracts and transfers and also passes.
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This is our weekly short audio post on the language of football, and I'll be talking about the word 'rout'.
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On this short football language podcast we introduce a phrase from the world of football. If you have questions or comments about this or any other football phrase, or you have your own suggestion, then email us
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What's the meaning of the phrase 'to run out winners' in football?
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The run in: In this post, we explain the football expression 'The run in', which is used frequently at the end of the football season.
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Red Devils: What is the nickname of your football team?
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To receive marching orders: What's the meaning of the phrase 'receive (or get) your marching orders' in football?
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Return leg: What's the meaning of the phrase 'return leg' and when is it used in football?
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Results go your way: When do we use the phrase 'Results go your way' in football?
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Runners-up: What's the meaning of this phrase in football?
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Retrospective action: What's the meaning of the phrase 'Retrospective action' in football?
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rooted to the foot of the table: What's the meaning of the phrase 'rooted to the foot of the table
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Football Language: To run down the clock Now, each football match lasts for 90 minutes plus added time and so when a team is winning, especially by a narrow margin of one goal, say 1-0 or 2-1, they usually want the game to end as soon as possible. However, the referee decides when to blow […]
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To root for is an American phrase meaning to support, to cheer for a team or for someone.
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This week’s weekly football post explains what to ride their luck means. Find out more about this phrase by reading the transcript below. You can also find many more examples of soccer vocabulary by going to our football cliches page here and our huge football glossary here. Subscribe: Weekly Football Phrase Ride their luck This […]
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'Rich Vein of Form' in football?
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'Romance of the Cup' in football?
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What is a rabona? this week's football language post explains this special move.
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Languagecaster's last World Cup Word of the Day - Re-Write the Record Books
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What has the ancient pastime of church bell ringing and choosing a football team got in common? Languagecaster.com's weekly football phrase can tell you.
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What does the verb 'to rubbish' mean? This week's English for football phrase explains the phrase 'to rubbish reports'
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This week's English for football is to rule out - to rule something out
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This week, languagecaster.com introduces the English football phrase and cliche 'Roy of the Rovers stuff'.
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Retain: To win a cup, league or title again - usually the following year or season
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When a team has to move down a division because of poor results. The club is generally occupying the bottom two or three positions.
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(to be) Relegated: To move down a division because of poor performances - to finish in the bottom 2 or 3 positions in the table
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Referee: The person who is in charge of the game, he or she controls the match ('The man in black' / 'The man in the middle')
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Rival: An opponent that is either challenging your team in the league or is a team that you do not like much
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This week, languagecaster.com introduces the football phrase 'cup replay'
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To register (a win): This expression means to accomplish or to attain and in football usually collocates with the words win or victory.
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