"back of the net" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: From the position of the ball when a goal is scored in football. Head templates: {{en-interj}} back of the net
  1. (Britain, colloquial) Often smug expression of triumph or happiness. Tags: Britain, colloquial Synonyms: nothing but net [figuratively]
    Sense id: en-back_of_the_net-en-intj-bwwLO144 Categories (other): British English

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