take one's eye off the ball

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

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别名

take one's eyes off the ball

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To lose one's concentration on what is most important.

    习语

    One of the keys to success in business is never to take your eye off the ball.

词源

From general sporting advice to look continuously at the ball as it moves.

来源：wiktionary