General
top bins
What does top bins mean?
Slang for the upper corners of the net — the hardest area for a keeper to reach and the most satisfying spot to score.
"He whipped it into the top bins and the keeper didn't even move."
Origin
British slang; the top corners resemble bins/receptacles high in the goal frame.
Frequently asked questions
What does top bins mean in football?
Top bins is slang for the upper corners of the goal, where the crossbar meets the post, the hardest area for a keeper to reach and the most satisfying place to score.
Is top bins the same as the postage stamp?
They're closely related; both describe the very top corner, though 'postage stamp' stresses just how tiny and precise that target is.
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