Take (one's) eye off the ball In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take (one's) eye off the ball", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-09-05 03:09

Meaning of Take (one's) eye off the ball

Take (one's) eye off the ball phrase

To not or unable to pay close attention to what one is doing at the time.
 

 

I set out a goal to graduate in only three years, but I took my eye off the ball, and it took me four years to complete my tertiary education program.

You are always taking your eye off the ball! That's why you haven't succeeded in business.

Luckily, as soon as I had taken my eye off the ball, my friend reminded me of my goal, and I became focused again.

Other phrases about:

settle down to (something)

To pay your full attention to something you are doing

Grammar and Usage of Take (one's) eye off the ball

Verb Forms

  • taken (one's) eye off the ball
  • took (one's) eye off the ball
  • taking (one's) eye off the ball

The verb "take" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Take (one's) eye off the ball

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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