单词 | to play a holding game |
释义 | > as lemmasto play a holding game holding game n. Sport a tactical approach which focuses on playing defensively, esp. in order to maintain a lead; chiefly in to play a holding game. ΚΠ 1951 Times Herald (Olean, N.Y.) 14 Feb. 14/7 Siena was forced into playing a holding game to protect its slim lead. 1967 Times 16 Feb. 6/6 A holding game was all that London looked capable of. 2006 Mirror (Nexis) 22 Nov. 62 Pre-match promises of all-out attack proved to be no more than tactical bluff with Strachan fielding a midfield geared to play a holding game. < as lemmas |
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