Drop the ball的意思

"Drop the ball" is an English idiom that means to fail to do something that one should have done, especially at a critical moment. It implies a loss of concentration, oversight, or a mistake that leads to negative consequences. The phrase is often used in sports, especially in reference to a player who drops the ball during a game, but it has since been adopted to describe failures in other contexts, such as business, politics, or personal responsibilities.