be on the ball

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Verb be on the ball has 1 sense

know the score, be with it, be on the ball, know what's going on, know what's what - be well-informed
--₁ is one way to know
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Term: be on the ball

Part of Speech: Phrase

Definition:

(Informal) To be alert, attentive, and quick to respond or understand something.
(Informal) To be knowledgeable, competent, and skillful.

Sample Sentences:

She is always on the ball during meetings, never missing any important details.
You need to stay on the ball in this game, or you'll miss your chance to score.
Tom is on the ball when it comes to fixing cars; he can diagnose and repair any problem.
Lucy is an excellent manager who is always on the ball with her team's performance.

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