Some "ball" phrases, expressions, and sayings:

All balled up - mixed up, confused

Ball up - to confuse

Ball the jack - to work or move swiftly, originally a term used by railroad workers

Balling the jack - working hard or moving swiftly, originally a term used by railroad workers

Be on the ball - be sharp, intelligent

Carry the ball - to show leadership

Get the ball rolling - to start an activity or discussion, initiate action.

Have a ball - have fun

Have something on the ball - show an intelligent understanding of something

Keep the ball rolling - keep a project or activity from bogging down

Play ball - start the (ball) game

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