GET THE BALL ROLLING Definition & Meaning

get the ball rolling

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Idioms and Phrases

Also, keep the ball rolling . Start an undertaking; also, keep an undertaking from flagging. For example, Let's get the ball rolling by putting up some posters , or The hostess kept the ball rolling, talking to each of the guests in turn . This expression originated in one or another sport in which it was important to keep a ball moving. [ Colloquial ; late 1700s] Also see get the show on the road .

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“Happy to help get the ball rolling. Money where my mouth is!”

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City officials said they hope to use Rosales’ research as part of a nomination package for the state Office of Historic Preservation to get the ball rolling on a much-hoped-for official designation.

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"We just need the funds to get the ball rolling for the care home," Audrey said.

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Whether residents attend those, or make a call, fill out an online form or download their insurance company’s app, the most important thing to do is to get the ball rolling and open a claim as soon as possible.

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But they should get the ball rolling so that the agency’s new leader can indeed lead.

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