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January 11, 2018 Word of the Day
have a ball
/
ˈ
hæv ə
ˈ
bɑːl/
idiom
have a ball
/
ˈ
hæv ə
ˈ
bɑːl/
idiom
The kids are having a ball at the beach.
Definition of HAVE A BALL
:
to have fun
:
to spend time in a very enjoyable way
Everyone
had a ball
at the party.
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