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Dictionary of Idioms/Phrasal Verbs

Phrase of the Moment

on the ball

1. alert; effective; skillful; knowledgeable

1. Mr. Smith hired me because he thinks I’m really on the ball.

2. if the teacher has something on the ball, the pupils won't squirm much.

3. I didn't sleep well last night and I'm not really on the ball today.

4. We need someone who’s really on the ball to answer questions from the press.

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