General
postage stamp
What does postage stamp mean?
The small area right in the angle of post and crossbar — so tight that hitting it is like finding a postage stamp.
"Free kick straight into the postage stamp, unstoppable."
Origin
Football commentary imagery comparing the tiny top-corner target to a stamp.
Frequently asked questions
What does postage stamp mean in football?
It refers to the very top corner of the goal, right where the post meets the crossbar, an area so tiny that hitting it is like aiming at a postage stamp.
Why is the top corner called the postage stamp?
The name comes from commentary imagery: the small, precise top-corner target is compared to the size of a postage stamp on an envelope.
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