goal line stand goal line stand {n.} A strong defensive effort right in front of the goal line. A goal line stand by the home team held the visitors on the two-yard line. Categories: add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: G Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry