go in off
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
When a ball hits something first and then goes into the goal or pocket.
Literal meaning: To go into (the goal/pocket) after coming off (another surface) — fully transparent in context.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
In football or similar sports, to enter the goal after deflecting off a post, bar, or another player.
"His shot went in off the far post — pure luck!"
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 neutral
In snooker or billiards, to pot a ball by bouncing it off a cushion or another ball.
"He played a clever shot that went in off the red."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily used in British sports commentary, especially in football (soccer), snooker, and billiards. Describes a fortunate or unintended score where the ball deflects into the target. Less common in American English sports contexts.
Commonly used with
post bar defender cushion wall goalkeeper
Forms
Base
go in off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
goes in off
he/she/it
Past simple
went in off
yesterday
Past participle
gone in off
have + pp
-ing form
going in off
continuous
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