on the ball

sveglio, attento

Capace di accorgersi subito delle cose e di affrontarle bene.

In inglese semplice: Quick to notice things and deal with them well.

• Our new assistant is on the ball.
• You were really on the ball this morning.
• We need someone on the ball to manage these orders.

Sinonimi: alert, attentive, sharp

Contrari: inattentive

Espressioni comuni: on the ball, really on the ball

in possesso di palla

Che controlla la palla durante una partita.

In inglese semplice: Controlling the ball during a game.

• She is excellent on the ball.
• He looked nervous on the ball yesterday.
• Their captain stays calm on the ball under pressure.

Sinonimi: in possession

Espressioni comuni: on the ball, comfortable on the ball

a centrocampo

Che gioca nella zona centrale del campo, soprattutto nel football australiano.

In inglese semplice: Playing in the middle of the field, especially in Australian football.

• The coach wants her on the ball.
• He played on the ball throughout the final.
• Will you start on the ball next week?

Sinonimi: in midfield

Espressioni comuni: on the ball, play on the ball