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drop the ball

Idiom Failure

Meaning

to make a mistake or fail to do something important

Example Sentences

"I really dropped the ball by forgetting to send that important email."

Related Expressions

hold someone accountable

to make someone take responsibility for their actions

hold your fire

to delay taking action or making a response

sit in the driver’s seat

to be in a position of control or leadership

team up with

to collaborate with someone for a common goal

that's the last straw

my patience has run out

Wisdom comes with age

The older you get, the wiser you become, due to experience.