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.
See also:
  • 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