Meaning: To make a mistake.
Examples:
Sorry, I dropped the ball. It won’t happen again.
I really dropped the ball this time – I forgot my husband’s birthday!
If you keep dropping the ball you’re going to lose your job.
Pop Quiz:
Which of the following are examples of dropping the ball?
A. Forgetting to pay your electricity bill, which results in your power being cut off.
B. Showing up late to a job interview.
C. Misspelling many words in an important business letter.
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A, B, and C are all correct! They’re all examples of mistakes.
