early shower

English

Etymology

Because players typically take a shower after the game.

Noun

early shower (plural early showers)

  1. (sports) The act of a player being sent off.
    • 2003, William McNeil, The Single-Season Home Run Kings, page 51:
      He was immediately yanked from the game and given an early shower.
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