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What does drop the ball mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word drop the ball? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (idiomatic) To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.
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A batter-runner touching entirely on the safe portion of the double base and causing the fielder to drop the ball is interference.
Maybe you need to make the amendments that are before you, but don't drop the ball on the big picture.
Forcing his opponent to drop the ball, he flashed in to kick the ball over the line and dive onto it to score a great try.
It is definitely not the time for the Commission to drop the ball and to reduce its services.
Progress is promising here, but there's concern that the international community may drop the ball.
Basically, you can't drop the ball at any time because the results could be disastrous.

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