"give where."

What should "give w.o." mean? That's two letters and a word and, believe it or not, this abbreviation could possibly decide whether or not you receive a trophy. As incredible as it sounds, there's a lot at stake with this abbreviation. If you have never heard of the meaning of the term mentioned here, it could possibly be because the solution is in a foreign language.

"Give wherever" - that is what it means

• First of all, it is important to know that the first two letters are an abbreviation in themselves. Pronounced these letters mean "walkover", which can be translated as "walk" or in this case "easy game".
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• If this comment is made, the game result in sport is determined and the winner is chosen. As a rule, this phrase is used when an athlete does not even start the game, so the game is lost for him.
• In earlier times it was even called "walk over the line" and comes from horse racing. If the other jockeys have already been eliminated, the future winner just has to cross the finish line and have won the race. The winner secured his place with a walk, so to speak.

There are different abbreviations in sport

• Especially in boxing matches, the well-known "k. O. beat "on everyone's lips. This abbreviation stands for "knock-out" and the person concerned is unable to fight any further.


What does vs.

What does it mean when "vs." between the names of the two athletes ...

• Have you ever heard of an "IOC"? If this ever occurs to you, you should be aware that this is from the International Olympic Committee.

The abbreviation "give w.o." has now been clarified. The next time you go out onto the field as a spectator or perhaps even as an athlete, you may even hear this abbreviation.