Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On the ball
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. To be aware of any changes or developments and quick to react to them.
The idiom 'on the ball' means:
- To be alert, attentive, and quick to understand or react to situations.
It is often used to praise someone for being efficient, sharp, or well-prepared.
Why the other options are incorrect:
To be unaware of any changes happening around
- Opposite meaning. 'On the ball' means being aware, not unaware.
To be inattentive
- Again, the opposite of the idiom's meaning.
To not understand a situation well
- Incorrect. 'On the ball' actually means having a good understanding.