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red card
In soccer and similar sports, the red card shown by the referee to send a player off for a serious offense. The player is ejected and cannot be replaced.
A soccer term, also used figuratively for a decisive expulsion or final warning. The player shown a red card must leave immediately and serves a suspension.
Common collocations
- レッドカードを出す: (referee) to show a red card
- レッドカードをもらう: to be given a red card
- 一発レッドカード: a straight (immediate) red card
Related words
- イエローカード: yellow card — a caution; two yellows in a match equal a red