drop the ball

Other forms: dropped the ball; dropping the ball; drops the ball

Definitions of drop the ball
  1. verb
    commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
    synonyms: blunder, boob, goof, sin
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    type of:
    breach, break, go against, infract, offend, transgress, violate
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
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