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Football slang: "bags of pace"



 
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Football slang: "bags of pace" #1 (permalink) Thu May 25, 2006 6:14 am   Football slang: "bags of pace"
 

In football slang, what does it mean:

"Theo has bags of pace and he's willing to take on anyone"

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Bags of #2 (permalink) Thu May 25, 2006 9:43 am   Bags of
 

Hi Referee,

This doesn't only refer to football. It's an expression meaning a lot of/a great deal of. If you are very sure of yourself and are never frightened to express your opinion, you would be described as having bags of confidence.

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Football slang: "bags of pace" #3 (permalink) Thu May 25, 2006 9:56 am   Football slang: "bags of pace"
 

Hi Alan

Could you help me out, too?
I don't know much about football (or "soccer" Wink). What does "pace" mean here? Would it be similar to "endurance"?

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Pace #4 (permalink) Thu May 25, 2006 10:03 am   Pace
 

Hi Amy,

My younger son would laugh his head off at me being asked a question about football! but as it's a language question, I'll try. As I understand it, it means quickness of movement/foot. It's the speed with which a footballer responds to what's happening around him and the enthusiasm/alacrity with which he keeps the standard up.

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Football slang: "bags of pace" #5 (permalink) Thu May 25, 2006 10:11 am   Football slang: "bags of pace"
 

Bags and bags of thanks, Alan! Very Happy

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