Brexit tackle

English Etymology From en Brexit + en tackle, humorously comparing removing an opposing player from play with the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. The expression is sometimes associated with the political slogan "Brexit means Brexit".Laurence Sleator 'Brexit means Brexit': why phrase now means a cynical tackle The Times 28 March 2025 https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/brexit-means-brexit-why-phrase-now-means-a-cynical-challenge-xl76mqvb6 https://web.archive.org/web/20250723204453/https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/brexit-means-brexit-why-phrase-now-means-a-cynical-challenge-xl76mqvb6 23 July 2025 Noun en UK football slang A particularly forceful or dangerous tackle, especially a sliding tackle made with little regard for winning the ball or consequences for either player. See also Sliding tackle#Brexit tackle Brexit tackle References