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be on the ball

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. know the score, be with it, be on the ball, know what's going on, know what's whatverb

    be well-informed

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  1. be on the ball

    "Be on the ball" is an idiomatic saying that refers to a person being alert, knowledgeable, competent, or quick to understand and react appropriately to a situation. It implies efficient performance, active engagement, and a proactive attitude towards tasks or responsibilities.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of be on the ball in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of be on the ball in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of be on the ball in a Sentence

  1. Aimee Teegarden:

    When I was a kid, I loved Lucile Ball, i just really wanted to emulate her, I suppose. My passion for acting and producing has just grown over the years.

  2. Pete Siegel:

    I don't have a crystal ball, so I don't know what it will go for, but there are two types of buyers -- collectors and investors -- and it would be great for either. It's a great investment which will go up in value over the years.

  3. Kenneth Walker:

    Immediately, I get this response from Charlie Ball and Kenneth Walker and you're suspicious. What's wrong with this guy ?

  4. Giannis Antetokounmpo:

    Have pride, keep your man in front of you, don’t allow them to have easy looks, don’t allow them to get easily to the free throw line. Rebound the ball. Make sure when we miss or make shots, you got to box (out). The little things add up in 48 minutes and then you’ll have the result of being good on defense. But if you let the guy shoot an open 3 then let somebody go backdoor, let somebody get offensive rebound then throw it to the 3-point guy so he can knock down the 3, all that builds up and you have a bad night.

  5. Joe West:

    The beauty of baseball is that its not foolproof. Youve got to hit a round ball with a cylindrical bat square, and then youve got to get it past people, the game is typically American. Its always somebody elses fault when they lose and usually its us.

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