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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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And while you should not drop the ball too early, you should also be able to recognize when it's time to call it quits.
He went down the wicket even to bowlers of extreme pace with the intention of making them drop the ball short, and when they did so, he would cut or pull the ball savagely.
Basically, you can't drop the ball at any time because the results could be disastrous.
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.
A batter-runner touching entirely on the safe portion of the double base and causing the fielder to drop the ball is interference.
I'd drop the ball or strike out at bat, while the rest of my so-called teammates buried their heads in their hands and groaned.

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