drop the ball

(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.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, ball.

την πατάω

κάνω γκάφα

een steek laten vallen

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

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