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Not knowing the exact context of the phrase, it probably means that somebody can bowl or pitch a ball so accurately, that he hit a Sixpence with the ball (at some distance).
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What does the idiom dropped the ball mean?
It's a sports reference. If you drop the ball, you have made a mistake and not done what you were supposed to do on your turn, or when the project was in your hands.
What does pantys drop mean?
it is when your pants drop when you about to have intercourse.
What does dematriculation mean?
drop out of college
What is an idiom for blew it?
"Blow it" IS an idiom. Other idioms with similar meaning include "drop the ball" and "miss the boat."
Write an essay on plot and structure of the moon and the sixpence?
I am assuming that this is a school / college essay and therefore, it would be cheating for someone to write the essay for you. However, if you wanted tips about the moon and the sixpence
What is the meaning of to place the ball on a sixpence?
It means to be very accurate when kicking the ball to somewhere. A sixpence is an old coin which is quite small. If from a distance you could kick the ball and land it on the sixpence, you would be very accurate in your kicking.
What does the idiom dropped the ball mean?
It's a sports reference. If you drop the ball, you have made a mistake and not done what you were supposed to do on your turn, or when the project was in your hands.
What channel can you watch the ball drop on on Verizon?
What channel can you watch the ball drop on on version
What does itt mean your balls drop?
your balls dropping doesn't necessarily mean your balls drop it just mean your ball sac grows heavier and your voice breaks at the same time so people say your balls drop when you are at the main stage in puberty.
If your golf ball is on the cart path and a drop is allowed how many times can you drop the ball?
You drop it once, if it comes to rest on the path, you drop it again, on the second drop if it comes to rest on the path you place it where the ball touched the grass first on the second drop.
When you have to drop within two club lengths does this mean the ball must land within the two club lenghts?
Yes, you must drop the ball within the two club lengths and the ball must come to rest within the two club lengths.
What are the pitch in softball?
Fast ball, curve ball, drop ball, screw ball, rise ball, change up, curve drop, off speed curve.
What does GRI mean on a 1943 British Sixpence?
GRI (not "GRJ") on the reverse of the 1937 to 1946 British Sixpence is an abbreviation for George Rex Imperator.
When you drop a ball what is the action force on the ball?
Gravity
How do you drop the ball on Farmville?
For the Jan 1st 2011 "New Year's Party Barn" with the ball on top, just click on the ball and it will drop.
Is drop a verb?
yes <><> Can be a verb- Drop the ball Can be a noun- A drop of water
How do you beat level 9 in china civiballs?
Drop the big silver ball up by the red first. Then you wait for the wedge to stop wiggling. Then drop the wedge. Then let the swinging green ball fall towards the yellow. If you get lucky the green balls will both go it the vase. If they don't, drop the yellow ball, and then the other big silver one. Finally, drop the last silver ball.
