Sep 01, 2012 13:12
Jen. The phrases 'on the ball' and 'ahead of the game' may both have similar meanings, but when you mix up the two, this does not engender positive results. For example, telling a co-worker that she is 'on the game' is not, generally speaking, socially acceptable. Even if said co-worker is too young to know what it means. Everyone else in the office did.
In closing, 'on the ball' = good, 'ahead of the game' = good, 'on the game' = terrible malapropism if not used in the correct context. Do try not to do it again.
Sincerely, yourself.