put some reverse English on it
put some reverse English on it
1. To strike or throw a ball with a spin that will keep it from moving in particular direction. You'll never get the ball into the pocket that way! Put some reverse English on it!
2. To speak in a manner, often related to syntax, that confuses the listener. No wonder he got so confused, with you putting some reverse English on it like that.
See also: English, on, put, reverse
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- put some 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