You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for May 3.

Lemonade Day

Today’s word is ball, spelled b-a-l-l.

ball /bɔːl $ bɒːl/ verb [transitive]

(also ball up) to make something form a small round shape

He balled the letter in his hands and threw it in the trash.

I stood up quickly and balled my hands into fists.

He balled his fists.

have a ball informalidiom

to have a very good time

: to have fun

I had a ball at the wedding.

Everyone had a ball at the party.

the ball is in somebody’s court idiom

it is their turn to take action or to reply

I’ve emailed him – now the ball’s in his court.

I've helped him in every way I can – the ball's in his court now.

براش سنگ حموم گذاشتم

What do you think we should do about the project? The ball is in your court.

drop the ball informal phrase

to make a mistake, especially by doing something in a stupid or careless way

I'm so sorry I dropped the ball and forgot to buy the wine for the dinner party.

For God's sake don't drop the ball on this - we're relying on you.

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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