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Definitions drop the ball verb to drop the ball (idiom) To fail in one's responsibility, responsibilities or duty, duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative. 1996, Peter Stack, "http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1996/12/13/DD29001.DTL Tom and 'Jerry' Make a Great Team (Film review of Jerry Maguire)," San Franciso Chronicle, 13 Dec, :The movie ought to sputter out here, but Crowe and Cruise don't . Etymology: An allusion to the rules of such games as baseball or football. Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for drop the ball for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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