
What Does “be on the ball” mean?
Definition:
to be well-informed and respond promptly.
Example(s)
We need someone who’s on the ball to help us implement our plan.
This idiom is in the sport category.

to be well-informed and respond promptly.
We need someone who’s on the ball to help us implement our plan.
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