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take ones eye off the ball

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  1. take ones eye off the ballverb

    To lose one's concentration on what is most important.

  2. Etymology: From general sporting advice to look continuously at the ball as it moves.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of take ones eye off the ball in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of take ones eye off the ball in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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