keep one's eye on the ball

Meaning: (idiomatic)To maintain one'sconcentrationfixed on oneimportanttheme.2006Feb 18, Michael Holden quoting Sir Alan Sugar inThe Guardian,You can call me Sir AlMy ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives,keep your eye on the balland not get deflected away from it.

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