drop the ball

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (idiomatic) To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, ball.

Sinonieme

blunder

boob

goof

sin

ball up

Vertalings

την πατάω

κάνω γκάφα

péché

pécher

een steek laten vallen

pecar

meter la pata

joderla

Etimologie (Engels)

An allusion to the rules of such games as baseball, American football or cricket wherein literally dropping the ball would be a mistake.