idiom

on the ball

3Sections

Alert, competent, and understanding the situation quickly

Definition

Alert, competent, and understanding the situation quickly

Examples

  • She's really ON THE BALL - she noticed the error immediately
  • You need to be ON THE BALL to work here
  • He's always ON THE BALL when it comes to details

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • alert
  • sharp
  • on top of things

Antonyms:

  • asleep at the wheel
  • not paying attention

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