near post
The goalpost nearest from which a cross is made.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The striker scored with a quick shot at the near post.”
“The winger crossed the ball low, finding his teammate waiting right at the near post.”
“With the goalkeeper positioned to cover the center of the goal, the forward cleverly flicked the ball into the net at the near post.”
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be left at the post
To be beaten from the beginning of a competition or race.
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dumb as a post
Utterly mute; lacking the ability to speak.
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far post
The goalpost furthest from where a cross is made.
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from pillar to post
From one place, place, or thing to another, hither and thither.
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keep someone posted
To inform (someone) regularly of the latest developments.
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knight of the post
A known perjurer; a professional false witness.
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nearest and dearest
One's closest and most intimate family members, friends, etc.
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pip to the post
To overcome a strong competitor in a sporting event, especially by gaining a small advantage at the last decisive moment.
Last updated August 10, 2026