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Carry the Ball

To ensure the completion of task/job perfectly

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  • This expression is originated from the sports world, typically football game. In football, the most important person who is responsible for the task is the one who hold the ball at the moment.
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For every event, the management is due on Sonia as she always carries the ball.

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Submitted on February 25, 2019

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den Ball tragen

ボールを運ぶ

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