22.06.2018

(To be) On the ball

If you look at this English idiom literally, it means to be either standing or sitting on a ball—but who would do that?

If you’re on the ball it means that you’re very quick to understand certain things, very prepared for something or react quickly (and correctly) to a situation.

For example, if you’re planning your wedding that is still one year away from now and you’ve almost finished with all the planning already, you’re definitely on the ball because not many people are that prepared!

“Wow, you’ve already finished your assignments? They are not due until next week, you’re really on the ball. I wish I could be more organized.”

The weather is terrible tonight.  I don’t blame you               (want, not)                 to go to the meeting.

17   Who is responsible               (wash)                and (dry)                 the dishes after dinner?

18   In addition               (go)                  to school full-time, Sam has a part-time job.

19   The angry look on his face stopped me               (speak)                   my mind.

20   Where should we go for dinner tonight?  Would you object                (go)                     to an Italian restaurant?

21   The mayor made another public statement for the purpose               (clarify)                    the new tax proposal.

22   The thief was accused             (steal)                   a woman’s purse.

23   The jury found Mr. Adams guilty               (take)                  money from the company he worked for and (keep)               it for himself.

24   Bill isn’t used               (wear)                 a suit and tie every day.

25   I’m going to visit my family during the school vacation. I’m looking forward            (eat)               my mother’s cooking and (sleep)             in my own bed.