"garbage time" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} garbage time (uncountable)
  1. (sports) The period at the end of a timed sporting event that has become a blowout when the outcome of the game has already been decided, and the coaches of one or both teams will often decide to replace their best players with substitutes. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sports Synonyms: junk time
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