Meaning of 'Kicked to touch'
What does the saying 'Kicked to touch' mean?
Idiom: Kicked to touch
Meaning:
Touch is a zone of the playing field in Rugby. Kicked to touch means the ball was put safely out of play. Idiomatic usage usually means a person has deftly avoided an issue in argument.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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