"leave it all on the field" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} leave it all on the field
  1. (idiomatic, usually sports) Used to remind players not to dwell on minor mistakes, issues or conflicts that happened during the course of play. Tags: idiomatic, usually Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-leave_it_all_on_the_field-en-proverb-Zo2xb4u0 Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  2. (idiomatic, often sports) Used to encourage players or anyone to give their best effort, without going away with unused energy. Tags: idiomatic, often Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-leave_it_all_on_the_field-en-proverb-BykFCzSe Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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