Phrasal Verbs

send off (2)

This page is about the phrasal verb send off (2)

Meaning

If a referee or an umpire sends off a player, the player has to leave the field or court because they've done something wrong.

For example

  • send sb off The referee showed the player a red card and sent him off because he brought down an attacker with an illegal tackle.

  • send off sb This umpire has a reputation for sending off players, so make sure you don't commit any really bad fouls.

Quick Quiz

One of the team's best players was sent off because he

a. scored a goal

b. hit an opponent

c. missed a shot
a) scored a goal b) hit an opponent c) missed a shot

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