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Quirks & Quotes ...

Funny things said -- about the game and in the game

Funny Phrases

(note: for 'real' definitions of these phrases, please visit my dictionary)

  White line fever
An especially contagious fever, the symptoms of which include white lines appearing on the face of the sufferer??

But here's the real meaning ...

  Locks the ball up (or locks him up)
Puts the ball in jail/behind bars?

But here's the real meaning ...

  On the ball
When a player stands on the ball to prevent another player from taking it away?

But here's the real meaning ...

  Banana Kick
When a banana kicks the ball?

But here's the real meaning ...

  On the mark
When the player stands on a cross on the field?

Here's the real meaning ...

  Pulls it back
When a player grabs the ball from the air and pulls it down?

OK, here's the real meaning ...

  Showdown
Last team standing wins!?

OK, here's the real meaning ...



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