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2018 World Cup Language: Last Gasp

This phrase from ourA  2018 World Cup football language is last gasp.Last Gasp

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2018 World Cup Language: Last Gasp

This phrase featured in yesterdaya€™s thrilling game between Belgium and Japan. Gasp is a breath, a desperate one. For example, if someone is in the sea and sinking underneath, going down under the waves, they may gasp for air. They are desperate to breathe in air. Using a€˜lasta€™ makes this even more desperate, it is the last chance to get some air, the last chance to survive.

Belgium came from 2-0 behind to score a goal…A 

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