sag off
Verb
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Verb
- (idiomatic) To skive, to not attend school when required to do so.
- (idiomatic, basketball or lacrosse) To back off from an opponent against whom one is defending.
- 2009, Fran Dunphy, Lawrence Hsieh, The Baffled Parent's Guide to Great Basketball Plays - Page 89
- If Daniel is out of shooting range when he gives up his dribble, consider having the defender sag off the ball toward the basket and anticipate the next pass. (Note that sagging off is recommended only for advanced players with good judgement).
- 2009, Fran Dunphy, Lawrence Hsieh, The Baffled Parent's Guide to Great Basketball Plays - Page 89
- (idiomatic, nautical) To move too far leeward when sailing on the wind.
- (idiomatic, stock market) To fall in share price.
- Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see sag off
- His trousers were sagging off his legs.
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