(figuratively) To cease participating in an activity that has turned to one's disadvantage, especially out of spite, or in a way that prevents others from participating as well.

Alternative spelling of hit one out of the ballpark

Alternative form of hit one out of the ballpark

simple past tense of take one's eye off the ball

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take one's eye off the ball

past participle of take one's eye off the ball

present participle of take one's eye off the ball

(idiomatic) To lose one's concentration on what is most important.

present participle of have someone by the balls

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of have someone by the balls