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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌdrɑp ðə ˈbɔl/ · UK /ˌdrɒp ðə ˈbɔːl/
drop the ball means: To make a mistake or fail to do something you were responsible for.
verb
To make a mistake or fail to do something you were responsible for.
- I dropped the ball this time.
- Someone dropped the ball and missed the deadline.
- Did the manager drop the ball on this project?
To let a ball fall from your hands or another raised position.
- Don't drop the ball.
- The goalkeeper dropped the ball at his feet.
- She dropped the ball, and it rolled under the table.
Questions about drop the ball
What does drop the ball mean?
To make a mistake or fail to do something you were responsible for.
What is drop the ball in other languages?
Türkçe: işi batırmak · Español: meter la pata · Français: faire une erreur · Deutsch: versagen · Italiano: fare un errore · 日本語: へまをする
How do you pronounce drop the ball?
In American English /ˌdrɑp ðə ˈbɔl/; in British English /ˌdrɒp ðə ˈbɔːl/.
How do you use drop the ball in a sentence?
I dropped the ball this time. Someone dropped the ball and missed the deadline.
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