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drop the ball in Spanish

drop the ball in Spanish is equivocarse, meter la pata.

drop the ball in Spanish

equivocarse
verb
(idiomatic) To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.
meter la pata
verb
(idiomatic) To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.
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What is "drop the ball" in Spanish?

"drop the ball" in Spanish is equivocarse, meter la pata.

Are there other ways to say "drop the ball" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "drop the ball": equivocarse, meter la pata.

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