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on the ball

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to be aware of and understand what is happening and able to react quickly

Heard in 8 movies · Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
No, I don't, sir. Let's see if we can stay on the ball.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)4:05
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    on the ball meaning & examples · 8 movie clips · from Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)