“On the ball”
Definition
Alert, quick to understand, and able to react well.
Examples
Examples
“She is really on the ball during client meetings.”
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- What does "On the ball" mean?
- "On the ball" means alert, quick to understand, and able to react well..
- How do you use "On the ball" in a sentence?
- Example: "She is really on the ball during client meetings."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "On the ball"?
- Быть внимательным, сообразительным и быстро реагировать. / Ուշադիր, արագ կողմնորոշվող և արդյունավետ արձագանքող։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.