Up-and-under

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of up and under. alt-of, alternative

    "Suddenly Suárez was clear, and anyone with an understanding of the sport would know that a player with his gifts cannot be left with such space. What a dreadful goal – the long up-and-under – to leave England on their knees."

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"Suddenly Suárez was clear, and anyone with an understanding of the sport would know that a player with his gifts cannot be left with such space. What a dreadful goal – the long up-and-under – to leave England on their knees."

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