Have a ball Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɔɫ
HAV-uh-BAWL
hæv/ /æɪ/ /bˈɔːl
HAV-uh-BAWL
Definition
To have a lot of fun and enjoy yourself, especially at a social event or party.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly; often used when talking about events or outings. Does not literally mean to play with a ball. Common in 'Did you have a ball?' or 'We're going to have a ball!' Typically positive; don't use it for serious or formal occasions.
Spanish: pasarlo genial - divertirse muchoPortuguese (BR): divertir-se muito - aproveitar muitoPortuguese (PT): divertir-se muito - aproveitar imensoChinese (Simplified): 玩得很开心Chinese (Traditional): 玩得很開心Hindi: बहुत मज़े करनाArabic: استمتع كثيرًاBengali: দারুণ মজা করা - খুব উপভোগ করাRussian: здорово повеселиться - отлично провести времяJapanese: とても楽しむVietnamese: vui hết cỡ - rất vui chơiKorean: 아주 신나게 놀다 - 재밌게 보내다Turkish: çok eğlenmek - harika vakit geçirmekUrdu: خوب مزہ کرنا - خوب لطف اندوز ہوناIndonesian: bersenang-senang - menikmati sekali
Example Sentences
We had a ball at the party last night.
basic
Kids always have a ball at the amusement park.
basic
You’ll have a ball at the concert!
basic
Everyone was dancing and having a ball the whole night.
natural
Wow, you really had a ball on your trip to Brazil!
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If you love music, you’ll have a ball at this festival.
natural