phrase
General Slang
man on
MAN-on · phrase · informal
A shout warning a teammate an opponent is closing in.
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A quick warning yelled to a teammate on the ball that an opponent is right behind them.
“He didn't hear the 'man on!' and lost it straight away.”
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man on In A Sentence
He didn't hear the 'man on!' and lost it straight away.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive on-pitch communication.
People Also Ask
What does 'man on' mean in football?
It's a shout warning a teammate on the ball that an opponent is closing in from behind, so they know to shield it or move it quickly.
Who shouts 'man on'?
Usually a nearby teammate with a better view of the pitch, alerting the player in possession to unseen pressure.
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