ball it off
C1 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To hit or push something so it bounces away from a surface.
Literal meaning: To send a ball off a surface — transparent.
Meanings
1 C1 informal
To deflect a ball off a surface or an opponent's body.
"The goalkeeper managed to ball it off the post at the last second."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very rare. Primarily found in British sports commentary or informal descriptions of ball games. Not a standard dictionary entry in most references.
Commonly used with
post wall surface defender crossbar glove
Forms
Base
ball it off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
balls it off
he/she/it
Past simple
balled it off
yesterday
Past participle
balled it off
have + pp
-ing form
balling it off
continuous
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