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on the ball, be
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Idioms and Phrases
Also, have something on the ball . Be especially capable or efficient, as in These programmers really have a lot on the ball . This term originated in baseball, where it was used for throwing a pitch with exceptional speed, spin, or some other deceptive motion. [ Slang ; early 1900s]Discover More
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As for Brighton, Pascal Gross says the keys to them winning today will be “patience on the ball, be brave on the ball and then use your chances.”
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