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take ones bal·l and go home
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take ones ball and go homeverb
To cease participating in an activity that has turned to one's disadvantage, especially out of spite, or in a way that prevents others from participating as well.
Etymology: From the image of a group of children playing a sport with a ball that is the exclusive property of one of the participants.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of take ones ball and go home in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of take ones ball and go home in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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