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View definitions for drop the ball

drop the ball

verb as in blunder

verb as in muff

verb as in slip

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Example Sentences

A former Democrat who was born and raised in Minnesota, Corcoran said she believed her former party had dropped the ball on the economy and immigration.

Kinchens casually dropped the ball just before — or maybe just as — he crossed the goal line.

Did Norris and McLaren drop the ball with their pit stop?

From BBC

After all that dazzle, Kelter then gifted England a third try, dropping the ball for flanker Brock to pounce for a first Test try, which was followed by a sharp finish from Matthews.

From BBC

“When things aren’t working, he takes it upon himself. He blames himself, regardless if it’s a blown offensive line scheme, or our receiver dropping the ball, he’s the one that’s taking the blame.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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