full-court press
full–court press
nounbasketball : a very aggressive way of playing defense over all areas of the court
: a very aggressive effort or attack usually involving many people
Full Definition of FULL-COURT PRESS
1
: a press employed in basketball on both halves of the court
2
: an all-out effort or offensive
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1952
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