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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

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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

Sharp intakes of breath echoed around Ahmad bin Ali every time the little left-footer got his famous boot on the ball and he rocked the stadium with a delightful opener.

From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2022

Canada’s hopes were all extinguished in the 70th minute when Kramaric set himself up for a left-footer from 14 yards.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 27, 2022

After a save by Portland goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic on substitute Ayo Akinola, Bernardeschi scored on curling left-footer in the 85th.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 13, 2022

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

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