keep one's eye on the ball

[keep one's eye on the ball] {v. phr.}

1. To watch the ball at all times in a sport, usually in order to hit it or get it; not stop watching the ball.

* /Keep your eye on the baseball or you won't be able to hit it./

2. {informal} To be watchful and ready; be wide-awake and ready to win or succeed; be smart.

* /Tom is just starting on the job but if he keeps his eye on the ball, he will be promoted./

Compare: ON THE BALL, KEEP AN EYE ON or KEEP ONE'S EYE ON or HAVE ONE'S EYE ON.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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