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run it back

What does run it back mean?

To play another game immediately, often with the same teams, especially in pickup basketball.

"Good game — run it back?"

Origin

Pickup basketball slang for a rematch.

Frequently asked questions

What does run it back mean?
It means to play another game right away, usually with the same teams, especially in pickup basketball.
Where does run it back come from?
It's pickup basketball slang for an immediate rematch, now used broadly to mean 'do it again.'
How do you use run it back in a sentence?
After a game you'd say 'good game — run it back?' to ask for a rematch.
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