Clean sheet

Clean sheet

KLEEN SHEET kliːn ʃiːt
Noun

No goals conceded.

Example Sentences

"Kept a clean sheet."
"Another clean sheet."

Etymology & History

Football defensive achievement. Sheet not marked.

Word Details

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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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