pounce at the death

pounce at the death

sports To secure an equalizing goal at the final moment of the match and so avoid defeat. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. But it was O'Grady who was destined to be the star of the match, pouncing at death in the 92nd minute of the match to equalise with the English squad and keep Ireland's tournament hopes alive.
See also: death, pounce
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • chip
  • chips
  • up on (one's) ear
  • Two Bob
  • (as) dead as mutton
  • dead as mutton
  • mutton
  • one of the boys
  • one of the lads
  • be one of the lads/boys/girls
References in periodicals archive
But a third clean sheet from the last five games provided the platform for O'Donnell to pounce at the death, to keep the promotion push on track.
Six of the best would keep Heed in frame; SKRILL PREMIER
Wearmouth's late volley raised hopes of a rare away win, only for Chadwick to pounce at the death.
Wade makes a point of stressing his delight; EVO STIK PREMIER
Rob Nolan, a summer signing from North Shields, came off the bench to pounce at the death to earn a 1-1 draw in South Yorkshire.
Nolan leveller rescues Blyth; EVO-STIK PREM