on the ball
idiom/on thuh BAWL/
alert and quick to act
Bull Sir की Hinglish
On the ball मतलब चौकस और फुर्तीला — हर बदलाव पर तुरंत ध्यान देने वाला।
Meanings & examples
- 1. idiom
alert, quick to notice changes and react to them
- “Our new manager is really on the ball.”
- “You need to be on the ball in a group discussion.”
💡 Memory trick
A good fielder keeps an eye on the ball and reacts in a flash.
Synonyms
alertsharpattentive
Antonyms
slowinattentive
📜 Asked in exams
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