My Grandfather is still on the ball.
05.04.2010 01:29
My grandfather is nearly 90, but he's still on the ball. He does the crossword quicker than Mum or Dad can
What do you mean?
To be on the ball means to be able to understand and deal with things well. Why does it mean this?
In this saying, the "ball" refers to a football. A player who is " on the ball" - in other words has the ball by his or her feet - is in control of what's happening.
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