what is " on a ball "?
it is one of Eliot comments. i don't know what he means by saying it.
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The above definitions are correct, but the phrase is "on THE ball".
It probably comes from sports which are played with a ball, and it's believed to be a contraction of the phraes: "Keep your eye on the ball".
A usage could be: "You are really on the ball, today."
Which means that you are performing something very well.
You can find more information here:
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/on-the-ball.html
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It is because Eliot likes balls! lol!
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Is there anyone want my autograph?
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on THE ball = alert; aware
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On the ball = Be on the move = "estar en la jugada" = Know the latest news of somethin. I guess.
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