What is the meaning of "dropped from the side"?
I have encountered the following expression, but I do not understand what "dropped from the side" means.
(ex.) I had the misfortune to be dropped from the side.
I have checked this expression on Google, and I've found similar expressions, but I still don't understand.
(ex.) After he was dropped from the side, it took another 53 years for a black player to represent England in the sport.
In this case, does it mean "he was dismissed from his team" or something?
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cat zany 676 In this case, does it mean "he was dismissed from his team" or something? It might mean that, or simply 'He was not selected to play for the team'.
- cat zany 676 In this case, does it mean "he was dismissed from his team" or something?
- It might mean that, or simply 'He was not selected to play for the team'.
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cat zany 676In this case, does it mean "he was dismissed from his team" or something?
It might mean that, or simply 'He was not selected to play for the team'.
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