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have a ball

have a ball

Date: Jan 03 2019

Themes: Celebrity, Hobbies, Party, Pop Culture

Quote

1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.

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“We’re having a ball. It’s been a really crazy, but exciting experience.”

Actor Ben Savage, talking about working on the set of Girl Meets World

Definition

1. Definition - Study the definition.

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have a good time, enjoy oneself, have fun

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

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What’s your favorite sport? Although some people might say swimming or running or riding a bicycle, most people will name something that involves a ball, such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, or football. Little kids and babies love balls, too. Big or little, hard or soft, round or not, balls are always a lot of fun! And anyone who has a ball is also having a good time.

In fact, that’s exactly what the expression have a ball means… having fun. Of course, you don’t have to be holding an actual ball to have a ball. You can have a ball listening to your favorite band and having a dance party with your friends. Kids might have a ball playing in the water on a hot day. Someone who works all the time might have a ball on vacation, doing absolutely nothing.

Actor Ben Savage, star of the American television show Boy Meets World, said that he and co-star Danielle Fishel are having a ball filming the new series Girl Meets World. They are enjoying the chance to play the same characters again and having fun on set.

What do you have a ball doing?

Examples

1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.

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“Hey Sarah, I had a ball at your birthday party last week. We should get our friends together more often.”

“Our new puppy had a ball at the beach. He loved running into the ocean and playing in the waves.”

“Sophie is going to have a ball on vacation this year. She’s spending a month in Europe!”

Winners

1. Winners - See who guessed the slang definition correctly.

to have fun
by Stanislav71
Manu4 Having a good time
by Manu4
a2020 Ready to play and have joy.
by a2020
ortiz2037 Have a great time, enjoy a lot..
by ortiz2037
We are having fun.
by Mr. Learner
having fun
by Ludvy
to have an enjoyable time and to be satisfied from yourself.
by Nasrin1

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abdulhalimhasan

Syrian Arab Republic

there are money occasion to have a ball such as to get friends togother and going to beach

04:57 PM May 29 2014 |

1 person likes this

lira_

lira_

Russian Federation

I have a ball learning languages or watching an interesting movie.

02:46 PM May 29 2014 |

dmcc

dmcc

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i have balls in e baby haha.._

02:42 PM May 29 2014 |

1 person likes this

samine_sh

samine_sh

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i have a ball in E-BABY

02:36 PM May 29 2014 |

4 people like this

Idriss

Idriss

Morocco

i cannot travel without them with me, and i need them always especially in travels.
there is no other way. 

02:24 PM May 29 2014 |

1 person likes this

AryelLanes

AryelLanes

Brazil

I usually have a ball while I’m traveling… That feels so relaxing! It’s a weight off my shoulders knowing that I can do whatever I want… :)

02:23 PM May 29 2014 |

Idriss

Idriss

Morocco

i hv two  ;) :D

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balls

It’s highly “undefined”. 

02:01 PM May 29 2014 |

2 people like this

praedos

praedos

Germany

I’ve a ball with stupid things. I like doing stupid things. Yes, I know, I’m very stupid.

12:11 PM May 29 2014 |

1 person likes this

Michele1

Michele1

Italy

” Carpe diem ” or enjoy every moment of our life or godi la vita di ogni giorno,like Seiyf. wrote


11:40 AM May 29 2014 |

2 people like this

S&W

S&W

China

Hey,Seiyf,Every time i read your comments gives me a feeling like i am reading a poem,So beautiful with good sence.

10:59 AM May 29 2014 |

Seiyf_khawas

Turkey

maybe to have a ball is to feel happiness like a kid,


maybe to have a ball is to see life like an pleasant game,


maybe to have a ball is to live sweet moments with beloved ones,famiy and friends..


Carpe Diem )))

10:29 AM May 29 2014 |

S&W

S&W

China

I like this lesson.Hope everyone have a ball at this weekend

10:17 AM May 29 2014 |

tompordin

tompordin

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

“One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching”


im going to buy a ball :D  

07:36 AM May 29 2014 |

3 people like this

Mr. Learner

Peru

@Munisa Alimatova, 
you must be a nerd .. :P 

06:39 AM May 29 2014 |

Eric_

Eric_

China

a Very good lesson!!!!



Hope everyone have a ball in this summer holiday! 



:D

05:41 AM May 29 2014 |

munisa alimatova

Uzbekistan

i have a ball with my studies:))))) just enjoy!

03:43 AM May 29 2014 |

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