drop the ball

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

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.

Έννοιες

την πατάω

κάνω γκάφα

Συνώνυμα

blunder

boob

goof

sin

ball up

Μεταφράσεις

péché

pécher

een steek laten vallen

pecar

meter la pata

joderla

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

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