Phrase guide

leave it all on the field

phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Used to remind players not to dwell on minor mistakes, issues or conflicts that happened during the course of play.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, usually

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • Don't worry about it, just leave it all on the field.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

Used to encourage players or anyone to give their best performance, not sparing any effort, not going away with any unspent energy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, often

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • Near-synonym: give it one's best shot
  • Go and give it your all! Leave it all on the field!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: give one's all, go all out, give 110%, pull out all the stops, do one's utmost, empty the tank, give it one's best shot

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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