off side

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  The position or situation to the side or beyond what is normally considered or allowed.

  - "The batter was given out off side when the ball hit his helmet."
  - "The goalkeeper was caught off side when the opposing team scored."
  - "The off side wing back made a crucial interception."
  - "The team was criticized for playing off side in the final match."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

leg side , near side

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Variants

List of all variants of off side that leads to same result
offside , the offside

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Etymology

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The term 'off side' originated from the Old English term 'ofan' meaning 'above, on high, over' and 'sid' meaning 'side'. It was used to describe the side that was away or beyond the norm.

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Trivia

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1. In cricket, a batsman is given out 'off side' if they are not on their correct side of the wicket when the ball hits the wicket.

2. In rugby, a player is off side if they are in an offside position when the ball is in play.

3. In soccer, a player is off side if they are in an offside position when the ball is passed to them.

4. The term 'off side' is also used in other contexts such as politics and business to describe a situation or person that is outside the norm or beyond what is expected.

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Related Concepts

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1. On side: The term 'on side' is used to describe a position or situation that is in support or agreement with something or someone.

2. Off field: The term 'off field' is used to describe an event or situation that is not directly related to the main focus or activity.

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Culture

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In sports such as cricket, rugby, and soccer, 'off side' is a crucial rule that governs the positioning of players during play. In literature, the term 'off side' is used metaphorically to describe a situation or person that is considered to be outside the norm or beyond the expected.

How to Memorize "off side"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a game of cricket or soccer where players are positioned on the field. The 'off side' is the side of the field that is beyond the normal playing area or position.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'off side' with the idea of being outside the norm or beyond what is expected.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Odd Side' to remember that 'off side' means the odd or unusual side.

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