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Irish_Dem

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1. "Own Goal" is chiefly British:

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Thu May 23, 2024, 07:07 PM

May 2024

1. a goal in soccer, hockey, etc., a player accidentally scores against his or her own team.
2. something that one does thinking it will help him or her but that actually causes one harm.

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"Own Goal" is chiefly British: Irish_Dem May 2024 #1

Ah, makes sense. Thank you. nt sl8 May 2024 #2

Yes. A relative of mine called the Brexit vote 'Own Goal Thursday' LeftishBrit May 2024 #3

Thank you. nt sl8 May 2024 #4