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Paying attention and doing things well.Used after "is" or "get". /Ben is really on the ball in school./ /The coach told Jim he must get on the ball or he cannot stay on the team./ Compare: GET WITH IT, HEADS-UP, KEEP ONES EYE ON THE BALL. 2. That is a skill or ability; making you good at things.Used after "have". /John will succeed in life; he has a lot on the ball./ /The coach was eager to try out his new team and see what they had on the ball./ [on the bandwagon]{adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into the newest popular group or activity; in or into something you join just because many others are joining it.Often used after "climb", "get", or "jump". /When all Georges friends decided to vote for Bill, George climbed on the bandwagon too./ See: JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON. [on the barrelhead] See: CASH ON THE BARRELHEAD. [on the beam]{adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. (Of an airplane) In the radio beam that marks the path to follow between airports; flying in the right direction. /A radio signal tells the pilot of an airplane when he is flying on the beam./ 2. {slang} Doing well; just right; good or correct. /Kenneths answer was right on the beam./ Contrast: OFF THE BEAM. [on the bench] 1 ...»