Business Idioms with "ball"

What's the best definition for "to drop the ball"?

• To catch the ball perfectly
• To throw the ball accurately
• To hit the ball with a bat
• To make a mistake or fail to do something correctly.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What's the best definition for "to have a ball"?

• To have a literal ball in one's possession
• To have a ball as a sports equipment
• To have a ball as a formal event invitation
• To have a great time or to enjoy oneself immensely.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What's the best definition for "to keep your eye on the ball"?

• Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes
• Play golf with a blindfold on
• Focus on the ball with your ears
• Stay focused on the main goal or objective.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What's the best definition for "to play ball"?

• To watch a movie
• Cooperate or participate in a group activity or project
• To cook a meal
• To read a book

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What's the best definition for "to pick up the ball"?

• Ignoring a problem or situation
• Taking responsibility for a situation or task that someone else has neglected or failed to do.
• Throwing a ball to someone
• Playing a sport involving a ball

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What's the best definition for "behind the eight ball"?

• To be ahead of the eight ball
• To be in a difficult or unfavorable position.
• To be in a fortunate position
• To be in the middle of the eight ball

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What's the best definition for "the whole ball of wax"?

• everything, all inclusive
• piece of the puzzle
• slice of cake
• part of the pie

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What's the best definition for "to throw a curveball"?

• To do something unexpected or deceptive
• To hit a baseball with a curve
• To throw a party with a baseball theme
• To throw a baseball in a straight line

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What's the best definition for "a ballpark figure"?

• A precise calculation
• An exact measurement
• A random guess
• An approximate or rough estimate

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B