English Explanatory Dictionary

keep one's eye on the ball

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To maintain one's concentration fixed on one important theme.

Pronunciation

En-au-keep one's eye on the ball.ogg

Word forms

keep one's eye on the ball keeps one's eye on the ball keeping one's eye on the ball kept one's eye on the ball keep one's eyes on the ball

Etymology

From general sporting advice to look at the ball when playing it, particularly a golf ball on the tee.

Antonyms

take one's eye off the ball
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