through the gate
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Through a gap between the bat and the batsman's shin pad.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “through the gate” mean?
Through a gap between the bat and the batsman's shin pad.
Is “through the gate” formal or informal?
through the gate is generally slang.