straight red card
straight red card noun: a red card, signifying a player's instant dismissal from the game for a single major foul or misconduct, distinct from and graver than a second yellow card, which a player may receive for several minor fouls.
Noun
straight red card (plural straight red cards)
- A red card, signifying a player's instant dismissal from the game for a single major foul or misconduct, distinct from and graver than a second yellow card, which a player may receive for several minor fouls.
- A moment of madness from double goalscorer Kalinic put Rovers' fate back in the balance when the Croat caught Scharner with a late, dangerous lunge and was shown a straight red card by referee Phil Dowd.2010 December 28, Kevin Darling, “West Brom 1 - 3 Blackburn”, in BBC
- Synonyms:
- direct red card, straight red
Synonyms of straight red card
Forms of straight red card
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Questions about straight red card
- What does straight red card mean?
- Straight red card means a red card, signifying a player's instant dismissal from the game for a single major foul or misconduct, distinct from and graver than a second yellow card, which a player may receive for several minor fouls.
- What part of speech is straight red card?
- Straight red card is a noun.
- What is the plural of straight red card?
- The plural of straight red card is straight red cards.
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