English Explanatory Dictionary

take one's eye off the ball

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To lose one's concentration on what is most important.

Pronunciation

En-au-take one's eye off the ball.ogg

Word forms

take one's eye off the ball takes one's eye off the ball taking one's eye off the ball took one's eye off the ball taken one's eye off the ball take one's eyes off the ball

Etymology

From general sporting advice to look continuously at the ball as it moves.

Antonyms

keep one's eye on the ball

Related words

drop the ball
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