How to Pronounce "drop the ball"
expression
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ
DRAHP-thuh-BAWL
dɹˈɒp/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl
DROP-thuh-BAWL
Definition
To make a mistake or fail to do something important, usually because you were careless or not paying attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ
British English
dɹˈɒp/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAHP-thuh-BAWL
UK
DROP-thuh-BAWL
Listen in Context
I really dropped the ball on this project.
Sorry, I dropped the ball and forgot your birthday.
He can't drop the ball in tomorrow's meeting.
Wow, you really dropped the ball on that presentation.