put some English on it

put some English on it

To strike or throw a ball in a manner that causes it to spin. You'll never get the ball into the pocket that way! Put some English on it!
See also: English, on, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • put some reverse English on it
  • in play
  • in/out of play
  • have a ball
  • advance the ball
  • belle
  • belle of the ball
  • belle of the ball, the
  • the belle of the ball
  • bottom edge