haul down
haul down {v.}, {informal}
1. To catch (as a ball) usually after a long run.
Willie hauled down a long fly to center field for the third out.
The star halfback hauled down the pass for a touchdown.
2. To tackle in football.
Ted was hauled down from behind when he tried to run with the ball.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
