Chewie on your boot

CHOO-ee on yer BOOT · phrase

Yelled at an opposition player lining up a shot at goal, hoping they miss.

Person 1"He's lining up from 40 out."
Person 2"Chewie on your boot, mate!"

"The whole crowd yelled chewie on your boot and he sprayed it."

Where it's from

The idea is that chewing gum stuck to the boot will send the kick off line.

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