IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishkeep one's eye on the ball
Meaning: To stay focused on what matters.
Example: “With exams coming, she's keeping her eye on the ball.”
Origin: The basic advice in ball games like baseball, cricket and tennis. The figurative use is common from the early 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Dutch: bij de les blijven Literally: To stay at the lesson
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