Meaning of St Totteringham's Day | Babel Free
Definitions
The day in an English Premier League football season on which it becomes mathematically impossible for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. to finish above Arsenal F.C. in the final rankings.
Examples
“After their 3-1 win⟳ at Hull, it is now mathematically impossible for Tottenham to finish⟳ above their neighbours in this season's Premier League. […] That means today is "St Totteringham's Day".”
“TOTTENHAM'S 2-0 defeat⟳ of great rivals Arsenal today ensured they will finish⟳ above the Gunners in the Premier League for the first time since 1995. And in turn⟳ it has ended the curse of "St Totteringham's Day" […]”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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