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    And while you should not drop the base too

    early, you should also be able to recognize when it's time to call it quits. In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part contains an idiom/phrasal verb that may be correct or erroneous. Each sentence is followed by phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out which is the correct idiom that should replace the error in bold, if there is any, and which makes the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and тАШNo improvement requiredтАЩ, mark (E) as the answer.
    A drop the ball Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B drop the bull Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C drop the bait Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D drop the bill Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom тАШdrop the ballтАЩ means тАШto make a mistake, especially by not taking action or dealing with something that should have been planned forтАЩ. And while you should not drop the ball too early, you should also be able to recognize when it's time to call it quits.

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