Meaning of flag on the play | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A penalty flag.
   slang, uncountable
2. Used to indicate a problem or issue.
   US, informal, slang, uncommon, uncountable

Examples

“Here we go at last⟳. It's Iona's ball on their own⟳ 10 yard line; they are in punt formation — wait⟳ — there's a flag on the play⟳.”

“In the modern game there is perhaps no phrase more familiar than "Flag on the play⟳!" It is an instant and unmistakable signal to every player, to the benches, and to the fans, that a penalty is about to be enforced by a game official.”

“Flag on the play⟳, I thought we were going to the mall on Sunday?”

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