Idiom Academy | Drop the ball and Fall off

Here are the meanings of the phrases "drop the ball" and "fall off":Drop the Ball"Drop the ball" is an idiom that means to make a mistake or fail to meet an obligation or responsibility. It suggests that someone has let something important slip through the cracks, leading to a failure or mishap. The phrase likely originates from sports, where dropping the ball can lead to a loss of possession or a missed opportunity.Example:"I really dropped the ball on that project. I forgot to submit the report on time."Fall Off"Fall off" can have a few different meanings depending on the context:Literal Meaning: To physically fall from a higher place to a lower place.Example: "Be careful on the ladder so you don't fall off."Decrease or Decline: To experience a reduction in amount, quality, or intensity.Example: "Sales have fallen off since the holiday season."Lose Focus or Consistency: To stop maintaining a certain level of performance, attention, or engagement.Example: "He was doing well in his studies, but his grades fell off after he started working part-time."Both phrases are commonly used in everyday conversation and writing, and their meanings can often be inferred from the context in which they are used.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/idiom-academy-drop-the-ball-and-fall-off/Social Media:WeChat: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok: @atozenglish1Instagram: @atozenglish22Twitter: @atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Debora by Jangwahttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dilating_Times/single/debora/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy