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Get the ball rolling Meaning in English

expression

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈɹoʊɫɪŋ
GET-thuh-BAWL-ROH-ling
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl/ /ɹˈəʊlɪŋ
get-thuh-BAWL-ROH-ling

التعريف

To start a process, project, or activity; to begin taking action so that others can follow or things can progress.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

An informal idiom used in both professional and casual situations. Common in meetings and discussions when encouraging someone to start. Often used as 'let's get the ball rolling' or 'Who wants to get the ball rolling?' Not used for physical activities involving an actual ball.

جمل نموذجية

Let's get the ball rolling on this project.

basic

Who wants to get the ball rolling?

basic

I'll get the ball rolling by sharing my idea.

basic

Sometimes you just need someone to get the ball rolling in a meeting.

natural

If no one wants to speak, I'll get the ball rolling.

natural

We need fresh ideas, so let's get the ball rolling and brainstorm together.

natural