Idiom Academy | Drop the ball and Fall off

成语学院| 丢球并摔倒

The A to Z English Podcast

语言学习

2024-07-26

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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. Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/idiom-academy-drop-the-ball-and-fall-off/ Social Media: WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Become a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670 Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7 Intro/Outro Music: Debora by Jangwa https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dilating_Times/single/debora/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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