idiom
Business
Keep Your Eye on the Ball
KEEP yor EYE on the BAWL
/kiːp jɔːr aɪ ɒn ðə bɔːl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Keepyoureyeontheball
Dictionary meaning
Stay focused on the most important task or objective.
Examples
- With so many distractions, it's important to keep your eye on the ball.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'keep', 'eye', and 'ball'. Sports metaphor.
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