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CARRY THE BALL

to take on work or responsibility in order to keep a project moving forward
 CARRY THE BALL
1. We need more people to help get this work done on time. Are you going to sit there and do nothing or are you going to help carry the ball?
2. The people in the office were sorry to see Amira leave the company. She was such a dependable worker and you could always count on her to carry the ball.


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