present participle of play the ball not the man

(sports) To attack the ball instead of an opponent who is usually controlling the ball. Often considered a positive action, and sometimes a requirement not to concede a penalty.

Alternative form of play the ball and not the man

Synonym of not know whether to shit or go blind (“be bewildered”).

(UK, idiomatic) Used as a softening preface to a statement that might be taken as offensive or malicious.

(vulgar) To be bewildered, especially about what future course of action one should take.

plural of NOT gate

plural of NOT operator

plural of not equal sign

To not know anything about something.