How to Pronounce "keep the ball rolling"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈɹoʊɫɪŋ
KEEP thuh BAWL ROH-ling
kˈiːp/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl/ /ɹˈəʊlɪŋ
KEEP thuh BAWL ROH-ling
Definition
To make sure that something continues to happen, especially an activity or conversation, without stopping.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈɹoʊɫɪŋ
British English
kˈiːp/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl/ /ɹˈəʊlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP thuh BAWL ROH-ling
UK
KEEP thuh BAWL ROH-ling
Listen in Context
Let's keep the ball rolling and finish this project today.
He told a joke to keep the ball rolling during the meeting.
Can someone keep the ball rolling while I’m gone?
We're making good progress—let’s keep the ball rolling!