How to Pronounce "on the ball"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ
AWN-thuh-BAWL
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl
ON-thuh-BAWL
Definition
If you are 'on the ball', you are alert, aware, and able to deal with things quickly and effectively.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN-thuh-BAWL
UK
ON-thuh-BAWL
Listen in Context
She's always on the ball during meetings.
You have to be on the ball in this job.
My assistant is really on the ball.
Wow, you're really on the ball today!