Drop the ball.
Drop the ball.
“Drop the ball”用来形容某人犯了一个错误或未能履行责任,特别是在他们被信任或期望做好某件事的情况下。它来源于体育,如美式足球,球员未能接住球导致失误。
During the presentation, he completely dropped the ball and forgot his lines.
在演讲中,他完全搞砸了,忘了台词。
She dropped the ball on the project deadline and had to apologize.
她没有按时完成项目期限,不得不道歉。
The team manager dropped the ball by not securing a backup venue.
团队经理没有确保备用场地,搞砸了。