to make a mistake; to fail at something important
犯错误;在重要的事情上失败 (fàn cuòwù; zài zhòngyào de shìqíng shàng shībài)
"He really dropped the ball by forgetting the meeting."
"他因为忘记会议而真的犯了个大错。" (tā yīnwèi wàngjì huìyì ér zhēn de **fànle gè dà cuò**)
a strategic move to gain control or influence over a situati...
something that is expected to happen soon
to be too proud or self-centered
to have a part in something
to return to the right path after a mistake or setback
to achieve great fame or success