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You left absolutely nothing out there
After Spain beat England in the Women’s World Cup final, Rishi Sunak congratulated the Lionesses in a post that included an awkwardly worded tribute.
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Why it mattered
The phrase sounded like the reverse of the sporting expression he appeared to intend. The wording drew replies even though the rest of the message congratulated England’s players.
Sources
- Rishi Sunak sends Lionesses puzzling congratulations note
- Rishi Sunak jibed after saying England ‘left absolutely nothing out there’