on the ball
Alert, competent, and understanding the situation quickly
Definition
Alert, competent, and understanding the situation quickly
Examples
- She's really ON THE BALL - she noticed the error immediately
- You need to be ON THE BALL to work here
- He's always ON THE BALL when it comes to details
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
- alert
- sharp
- on top of things
Antonyms:
- asleep at the wheel
- not paying attention