walk the dog

verb5

1. •
   To take a dog for a walk, so as to give it exercise.
2. •
   To perform a trick where the yo-yo rolls on the ground, attached to the string.
3. •
   (euphemistic) To go to the pub.
4. •
   To inbound the ball by rolling it on the ground in order to take time off the game clock (usually because one has a big lead) and/or delay the start of the 24-second shot clock (and so maximize the possession).

   • The tactic has recently exploded, and Paul, for one, appreciates his younger peers who walk the dog to waste the game clock -- and he gets a kick out of those who don't understand them. — 2023
5. •
   To perform a trick where the ball rolls down the shaft and is caught in the head of the lacrosse stick.