A2Business
Am Ball bleiben
To stay focused, persistent, and informed; to keep up with developments or a task
In German
Am Ball bleiben
am bal bly-ben
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo stay on the ball
Meaning
MeaningTo stay focused, persistent, and informed; to keep up with developments or a task.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Um im Geschäft erfolgreich zu sein, muss man immer am Ball bleiben.
To be successful in business, you always have to stay on the ball.
FAQ
How do you say "To stay focused, persistent, and informed; to keep up with developments or a task" in German?
"To stay focused, persistent, and informed; to keep up with developments or a task" in German is "Am Ball bleiben" (am bal bly-ben). Example: Um im Geschäft erfolgreich zu sein, muss man immer am Ball bleiben..
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