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Where did the phrase on the ball come from?In: Idioms and Slang |
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According to The Dictionary of Cliches, the first known printed use of this term was in 1912 with the writer referring to a baseball pitcher who had "nothing on the ball," meaning no spin or whatever. By 1935, the term has broadened to include anyone highly capable.
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