put some reverse English on it

1. To strike or throw a ball with a spin that will keep it from moving in particular direction. You'll never get the ball into the pocket that way! Put some reverse English on it!

2. To speak in a manner, often related to syntax, that confuses the listener. No wonder he got so confused, with you putting some reverse English on it like that.

See also: English, on, put, reverse

See also:

put some English on it
in play
in/out of play
be in play
advance the ball
play the man and not the ball
edging
bottom edge
v-ball
bounce (something) back and forth

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