left-footer

British

noun

informal (esp in Ireland and Scotland) a Roman Catholic

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Etymology

Origin of left-footer

C20: from the Northern Irish saying that farm workers in Eire use the left foot to push a spade when digging

Example Sentences

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The left-footer has had an instant impact since being drafted into the team, having had a hand in six goals across his past six appearances for City in all competitions.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

He didn't whip it around like a left-footer should.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2024

Brentford rode their luck as De Bruyne smacked a left-footer against the base of the post before Laporte's majestic header was ruled out for a marginal VAR offside decision.

From Reuters • Dec. 29, 2021

Lloyd took over from there, scoring a left-footer in first-half stoppage time and winning a one-on-one duel with Australia goalkeeper Teagan Micah.

From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2021

The 19-year-old Bassett ripped a left-footer from the top of the area through traffic and into the net to cap the scoring in the 53rd minute.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2021

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