keep one's eye on the ball
keep (one's) eye on the ball
To keep oneself very focused on something. Despite its wording, the phrase does not have to refer to baseball or another ball game. I graduated in just three years because I was able to keep my eye on the ball and prioritize my studies above all else.
See also: ball, eye, keep, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
keep one's eye on the ball
Remain alert and attentive, as in The research director told her students to keep their eye on the ball when it came to accurate footnotes . This expression alludes to numerous sports in which players must watch a ball's path. [c. 1900]
See also: ball, eye, keep, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- keep (someone or something) in sight
- keep in sight
- keep sight of
- keep sight of (someone or something)
- keep sight of somebody/something
- kick (oneself) for (doing something)
- wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
- wash one's hands of
- wash your hands of
- wash your hands of somebody/something