Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-on-the-ball
idiom
/biː ɒn ðə bɔːl/
Definition
To be alert, attentive, and quick to respond; to be proficient and competent in a task or responsibility.
Examples
- If you want to succeed in sales, you need to be on the ball and always ready to pivot your strategy.
- The new employee is really on the ball; she quickly mastered all her responsibilities.
- During the meeting, he was so on the ball that he anticipated questions before they were even asked.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that someone is knowledgeable and sharp in their awareness or decision-making, often leading to effective and timely actions.
Synonyms
- sharp
- alert
- quick-witted
- attentive
- responsive
