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to drop the ball

Idiom Mistake

Meaning

to make a mistake; to fail at something important

Example Sentences

"He really dropped the ball by forgetting the meeting."

Related Expressions

sort through

to organize by separating what is needed from what is not

back and forth

to change opinions or decisions repeatedly

against the ropes

in a difficult situation or near defeat

glance over

to read something quickly

A hard row to hoe

A difficult task or challenge.

swing vote

a vote that is not yet decided and could go either way