My boss asked me to take my eyes off the ball.

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

My boss asked me to take my eyes off the ball.

A. I should stop paying attention to what is most important.
B. I should be focused when i am about to stay off football.
C. I should stay off football after sustaining an injuiry.
D. I should be focused when playing football.

Correct Answer:

Option A – I should stop paying attention to what is most important.

Explanation

Take (one’s) eye off the ball. To fail to remain focused on or motivated about some goal, objective, or matter at hand.