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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:

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drop the ball v exprfigurative (fail to do one's part) (figurado)meter la pata expr
 (informal)arruinarla v prnl
 (informal)perder⇒ vi
 The company dropped the ball when the product was late in reaching some key markets.
 La compañía metió la pata cuando su producto tardó en llegar a ciertos mercados clave.
 Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.

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