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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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It is definitely not the time for the Commission to drop the ball and to reduce its services.
Too many times a company will sign you, drop the ball, and the band is left holding the financial bag.
The runner remains on his feet and with great force crashes into the catcher who does or does not drop the ball.
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.
Maybe you need to make the amendments that are before you, but don't drop the ball on the big picture.
Yet, the Conservative government, like the Liberal one before it, continues to drop the ball.

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