out of play
out of play
Of a ball in a game, in an area or position where play is disallowed according to the game's rules. The referee gave him a penalty for tackling the other player while the ball was out of play. Just kick the ball out of play if you feel like there's too much offensive pressure on you—give yourself and the rest of the team a minute to regroup.
See also: of, out, play
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in/out of ˈplay
(of the ball) in/out of a position where it can be played according to the rules of the game: The defender kicked the ball out of play. The ball’s in play, so play on.See also: of, out, play
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
out of play
Sports Not in a position to be legally or feasibly played.
See also: of, out, play
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- in play
- in/out of play
- bring (something) into play
- bring into play
- bring something into play
- bring/call/put something into play
- play ball with, to
- ref
- play ball with someone
- kick (something) into touch