"not in possession" or "out of possession"
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Can someone please let me know if the phrase "out of possession" is acceptable when talking about a team (e.g. in soccer) who do not possess the ball. I would have thought it is not correct, and instead "not in possession" would be the correct description. Any explanation on the grammar would be most appreciated.
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This isn't a grammar question; it's a word usage question. ). Nevertheless, it's found in writing about football in the UK.
- This isn't a grammar question; it's a word usage question.
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- Nevertheless, it's found in writing about football in the UK.
- "not in possession" is perhaps the more normal phrase for that context.
- It's used more frequently in both American and British English.
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This isn't a grammar question; it's a word usage question.
"out of possession" is a special phrase which has to do with the legal possession of property, so it seems somewhat out of place in talking about soccer (U.S.). Nevertheless, it's found in writing about football in the UK.
"not in possession" is perhaps the more normal phrase for that context. It's used more frequently in
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