drop the ball

To make a mistake or fail to do what was expected.

"The marketing team dropped the ball by missing the product launch deadline."

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The Chappell Roan Situation Is Getting Worse...

H3 Podcast Highlights · 12:28

Drop the ball.

BLAST Rivals Fort Worth 2026, GRAND FINAL - NAVI vs Vitality

BLAST Premier · 49:40

how to not actually just drop the ball.

Totally Open Canvases Who Lucked Out 🙏 Part 2 | Ink Master

Ink Master · 17:26

or are they going to drop the ball?

[Co-Stream] Call of Duty League Major I Tournament | Day 2

Call of Duty · 92:37

Can't drop the ball though in these moments.

Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series - EU Qualifier Finals

Call of Duty · 46:23

to know that you drop the ball on land

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