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UP-THE-MIDDLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
CONT

In doubles, it is always an effective strategy to aim one’s shots down the middle between the two opponents. His down-the-line topspin backhand is more potent than his topspin forehand down the line.

OBS

Usage: when used predicatively after the qualifier, hyphens are optional; when used adjectivally before the qualifier, hyphens are de rigueur.

PHR

To serve up-the-middle.

Key term(s)
  • down-the-center
  • down the middle
  • down the center
  • down the centre
  • up the middle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
CONT

On pourrait [...] frapper fort au centre afin d'incommoder l'adversaire.

PHR

Jouer au centre.

Spanish

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