idiom
Business
Drop the Ball
DROP the BAWL
/drɒp ðə bɔːl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Droptheball
Dictionary meaning
To fail to do something that was expected of you.
Examples
- The team really dropped the ball on client communication this quarter.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'drop' and 'ball'. Sports metaphor.
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