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go for the big skate Hockey, Slang 
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- 1963 Keon's accomplishments and promise would not be as interesting as they are if he were the type of hockey player who goes for what the players call "the big skate"--who coasts around the rink waiting for an opportunity to add to his scoring total.
- 1963 Keon's accomplishments and promise would not be as interesting as they are if he were the type of hockey player who goes for what the players call "the big skate"--who coasts around the rink waiting for an opportunity to add to his scoring total.