How to Pronounce "set the ball rolling"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈɹoʊɫɪŋ
SET thuh BAWL ROH-ling
sˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl/ /ɹˈəʊlɪŋ
SET thuh BAWL ROH-ling
Definition
To start an activity, process, or conversation that leads to further actions or progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈɹoʊɫɪŋ
British English
sˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl/ /ɹˈəʊlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET thuh BAWL ROH-ling
UK
SET thuh BAWL ROH-ling
Listen in Context
Who wants to set the ball rolling and share their idea first?
Let’s set the ball rolling by introducing ourselves.
The teacher asked Tom to set the ball rolling in the discussion.
Someone needs to set the ball rolling or we'll just sit here all day.