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Idiom Academy | Drop the ball and Fall off
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Here are the meanings of the phrases "drop the ball" and "fall off":
Drop the Ball
"Drop the ball" is an idiom that means to make a mistake or fail to meet an obligation or responsibility. It suggests that someone has let something important slip through the cracks, leading to a failure or mishap. The phrase likely originates from sports, where dropping the ball can lead to a loss of possession or a missed opportunity.
Example:
"I really dropped the ball on that project. I forgot to submit the report on time."
Fall Off
"Fall off" can have a few different meanings depending on the context:
Literal Meaning: To physically fall from a higher place to a lower place.
Example: "Be careful on the ladder so you don't fall off."
Decrease or Decline: To experience a reduction in amount, quality, or intensity.
Example: "Sales have fallen off since the holiday season."
Lose Focus or Consistency: To stop maintaining a certain level of performance, attention, or engagement.
Example: "He was doing well in his studies, but his grades fell off after he started working part-time."
Both phrases are commonly used in everyday conversation and writing, and their meanings can often be inferred from the context in which they are used.
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Manage episode 430829287 series 3366657
Here are the meanings of the phrases "drop the ball" and "fall off":
Drop the Ball
"Drop the ball" is an idiom that means to make a mistake or fail to meet an obligation or responsibility. It suggests that someone has let something important slip through the cracks, leading to a failure or mishap. The phrase likely originates from sports, where dropping the ball can lead to a loss of possession or a missed opportunity.
Example:
"I really dropped the ball on that project. I forgot to submit the report on time."
Fall Off
"Fall off" can have a few different meanings depending on the context:
Literal Meaning: To physically fall from a higher place to a lower place.
Example: "Be careful on the ladder so you don't fall off."
Decrease or Decline: To experience a reduction in amount, quality, or intensity.
Example: "Sales have fallen off since the holiday season."
Lose Focus or Consistency: To stop maintaining a certain level of performance, attention, or engagement.
Example: "He was doing well in his studies, but his grades fell off after he started working part-time."
Both phrases are commonly used in everyday conversation and writing, and their meanings can often be inferred from the context in which they are used.
Podcast Website:
https://atozenglishpodcast.com/idiom-academy-drop-the-ball-and-fall-off/
Social Media:
WeChat: atozenglishpodcast
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/
Tik Tok: @atozenglish1
Instagram: @atozenglish22
Twitter: @atozenglish22
A to Z Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast
Check out our You Tube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A
Become a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670
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Intro/Outro Music: Debora by Jangwa
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dilating_Times/single/debora/
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donations
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