“the ball”

The following 6 entries include the term the ball.

get/set/start the ball rolling

idiom

: to begin an activity or process

keep one's eye on the ball

idiom

: to continue thinking about or giving attention to something important : to stay focused

keep the ball rolling

idiom

: to cause an activity or process to continue

the ball is in one's court

idiom

: burdened with expectations or requirements for something

the belle of the ball

noun phrase

: the most beautiful and popular woman at a dance, party, etc.

touch the ball down

idiom

: to score by putting the ball on the ground behind an opponent's goal line


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