• Idiom Academy | Drop the ball and Fall off

  • Jul 26 2024
  • Duração: 8 minutos
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Idiom Academy | Drop the ball and Fall off

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  • Here are the meanings of the phrases "drop the ball" and "fall off":


    Drop the Ball

    "Drop the ball" is an idiom that means to make a mistake or fail to meet an obligation or responsibility. It suggests that someone has let something important slip through the cracks, leading to a failure or mishap. The phrase likely originates from sports, where dropping the ball can lead to a loss of possession or a missed opportunity.


    Example:

    "I really dropped the ball on that project. I forgot to submit the report on time."


    Fall Off

    "Fall off" can have a few different meanings depending on the context:


    Literal Meaning: To physically fall from a higher place to a lower place.

    Example: "Be careful on the ladder so you don't fall off."


    Decrease or Decline: To experience a reduction in amount, quality, or intensity.

    Example: "Sales have fallen off since the holiday season."


    Lose Focus or Consistency: To stop maintaining a certain level of performance, attention, or engagement.

    Example: "He was doing well in his studies, but his grades fell off after he started working part-time."


    Both phrases are commonly used in everyday conversation and writing, and their meanings can often be inferred from the context in which they are used.


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