early bath
Sent off early
An early bath is British slang for being sent off or ejected from a sporting event before it ends, especially in football or rugby.
The image is of a player heading to the showers while the match continues without them: He got an early bath for that tackle.
The phrase extends to any premature removal from an activity.
Match ejection notice
- ejectionForced removal from somewhere
- sent offCaused to go
- foulOffensive or illegal
- misconductImproper professional behavior
booking · caution · yellow card · referee · suspension · expulsion · banishment · marching orders
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- abruptSharp and unexpected
- suddenOccurring without prior notice
- unforeseenNot predicted or expected
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
shock · setback · departure · curtailed · shortened · truncated · cut short · interruption
Field sport with goals
- footballField sport with goals
- rugbyTeam sport with scrums
- cricketChirping legged insect
- matchGame between opponents
pitch · halftime · substitution · injury · umpire · linesman · whistle · stoppage time
Deliberate retreat preserving forces
- resignationVoluntary relinquishment of position
- concessionYielding a point
- forfeitLose through violation
- withdrawalAct of taking away
abandonment · throwing in towel · retirement · pulling out · stepping down · bowing out · exit strategy · damage control
red card
Match ejection notice
misconduct · booking · caution · yellow card · referee · suspension · expulsion · banishment · marching orders · walking papers
surprise
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- abruptSharp and unexpected
- suddenOccurring without prior notice
- unforeseenNot predicted or expected
unexpected · shock · setback · departure · curtailed · shortened · truncated · cut short · interruption · anomaly
soccer
Field sport with goals
match · pitch · halftime · substitution · injury · umpire · linesman · whistle · stoppage time · locker room
tactical withdrawal
Deliberate retreat preserving forces
- resignationVoluntary relinquishment of position
- concessionYielding a point
- forfeitLose through violation
withdrawal · abandonment · throwing in towel · retirement · pulling out · stepping down · bowing out · exit strategy · damage control · cutting losses
early bathman of the match
Outstanding player award
clean sheet · good conduct · spotless record · sportsmanship award
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