rub of the green
Originating from golf, "rub of the green" refers to the influence of luck or chance on an outcome, often used in various sports and idiomatic expressions.
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Definition
C1Golf
(technical)An accidental deflection of the ball by an outside agent, with the ball played from where it comes to rest without penalty.
Example
- The ball hit a tree branch, but according to the rules, it was just a rub of the green.
C1Sports
(general)An external factor that unpredictably affects the movement of the ball.
Example
- The gust of wind was a rub of the green, changing the ball's direction.
B2General
(idiomatic)An instance where luck or chance influences the outcome of a situation.
Example
- Winning the lottery is often just a rub of the green.
- Sometimes success in life can be attributed to the rub of the green.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rub of the green":
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