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Definition |
fail to do something that was required |
Examples |
1) The team dropped the ball by
missing the crucial penalty shot in the last minute. 2) I accidentally
dropped the ball by forgetting to
submit my assignment on time. |
Etymology |
The term originates from American football,
where dropping the ball can result in a missed opportunity, symbolizing
a failure to complete a task. |
Synonyms |
mess up, slip up, screw up |
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