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Discover LudwigThe phrase "had a ball" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is an idiomatic phrase that means to have a great time or to enjoy oneself. For example, "We had a ball at the school dance last night!".
Idiom
Have a ball.
If you have a ball, you have a great time, a lot of fun.
Exact(55)
"We had a ball.
They had a ball".
"I've had a ball," she said.
"We had a ball," he said.
"I had a ball," he said.
"I had a ball," she said.
The 14 players have had a ball.
Similar(4)
I'm having a ball.
Cindy was having a ball.
"I'm having a ball," she said.
Still, he is clearly having a ball.
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