send someone to the showers: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To remove a player from active participation, typically sending them off the field or benching them, often implying disgrace or replacement after poor performance.

  Examples

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  • After his poor performance, the coach sent him to the showers early, disappointing the fans.

    Tras su mala actuación, el entrenador lo mandó a la ducha temprano, decepcionando a los aficionados.

  • She was sent to the showers after committing multiple fouls during the basketball game.

    La enviaron a la ducha después de cometer múltiples faltas durante el partido de baloncesto.

  • If you keep making mistakes on the field, you might be sent to the showers before the game ends.

    Si sigues cometiendo errores en el campo, podrías ser sacado del juego antes de que termine.