How to Pronounce "get the ball rolling"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈɹoʊɫɪŋ
GET-thuh-BAWL-ROH-ling
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl/ /ɹˈəʊlɪŋ
get-thuh-BAWL-ROH-ling
Definition
To start a process, project, or activity; to begin taking action so that others can follow or things can progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈɹoʊɫɪŋ
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl/ /ɹˈəʊlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-thuh-BAWL-ROH-ling
UK
get-thuh-BAWL-ROH-ling
Listen in Context
Let's get the ball rolling on this project.
Who wants to get the ball rolling?
I'll get the ball rolling by sharing my idea.
Sometimes you just need someone to get the ball rolling in a meeting.