- on the ball
- phrasal
1. competent, knowledgeable, alert <> <keep on the ball> 2. of ability or competence <>
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
on the ball
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on the ball — Ball Ball (b[add]l), n. [OE. bal, balle; akin to OHG. balla, palla, G. ball, Icel. b[ o]llr, ball; cf. F. balle. Cf. 1st {Bale}, n., {Pallmall}.] 1. Any round or roundish body or mass; a sphere or globe; as, a ball of twine; a ball of snow. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Holding the ball — is a rule in Australian rules football. It is necessary to prevent players from slowing down play. Instead of the umpire having to bounce the ball (which gives either team an equal opportunity to win possession), it allows the defence a way to… … Wikipedia
