Don't take your eye off the ball while you are driving.
take one's eye off the ball
idiomTo lose one's concentration on what is most important.
Origin
disputed originFrom general sporting advice to look continuously at the ball as it moves.
The company lost many customers because the manager took his eye off the ball during the expansion.
Even a minor distraction can be fatal if an experienced pilot takes their eye off the ball during a difficult landing.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated July 12, 2026