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Discover LudwigThe phrase "ate balls" is grammatically correct but contextually ambiguous and may not be appropriate in all situations.
It can be used in informal contexts, often humorously or in a slang manner, typically referring to a failure or a mistake.
Example: "After missing the goal in the final seconds of the game, he really ate balls."
Alternatives: "screwed up" or "messed up".
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2015, "the year we ate balls".
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