Si hubieras estado atento, esto no hubiera pasado.

English Translation

If you were on the ball, this wouldn’t have happened.

on the ball

adj. phr., informal 1. Paying attention and doing things well. Used after “is” or “get”. Ben is really on the ball in school. The coach told Jim he must get on the ball or he cannot stay on the team.

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I have never heard that expression before. Thanks for sharing the information. :slightly_smiling_face: