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Region: General | Usage example: As a manager, she juggles the balls of reporting, hiring, and mentoring.

Juggle the balls

Meaning

Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Usage

Used when coordinating many responsibilities.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Circus jugglers keeping balls in motion.

Used in modern management talk.

Related Idioms

Get the balls rolling

Start a project or initiative

Keep an iron in the fire

Have multiple tasks or opportunities underway.

Jump through hoops

Do complicated or unnecessary tasks to achieve something.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.