between the sticks
between the sticks
Playing the position of goalkeeper. Primarily heard in UK. It should be a great game—I hear the new goalie is a demon between the sticks. Remember, when you're between the sticks, you are the last line of defense!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
between the sticks
playing as a goalkeeper. British informalFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017