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keep your eye on the ball

KEEP yor EYE on thuh BAWL

kiːp jɔːr aɪ ɒn ðə bɔːl

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Syllable breakdown

keepyoureyeontheball

Dictionary meaning

To stay focused on what is most important.

Examples

  • Keep your eye on the ball and don't get distracted by minor details.

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