get the ball rolling

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to make sth start happening; to make sure that sth continues to happen

   So, I'm perfectly prepared to start the ball rolling.

   You'll have to start the ball rolling at some stage.

In the movies · 3

• So, I'm perfectly prepared to start the ball rolling.Clue1985
• You'll have to start the ball rolling at some stage.Living2022
• That's it, kids! Keep the ball rolling.West Side Story1961
• I know I've gotta get the ball rolling on the organ donations right away.The Descendants2011
• Maybe you'd like to make an exploratory offer just to get the ball rolling.Kiss Me Deadly1955

Learn it in full scenes

• Clue1985
  • Mrs. Peacock Breaks the Ice
  • Guests Arrive at the Mansion
  • Wadsworth Reveals the Blackmail

From the same entry

• a ball and chain
• the ball is in your court
• a ball of fire
• have a ball
• have lot on the ball
• on the ball
• pick up the ball and run with it
• play ball
• the whole ball of wax
• carry the ball
• drop the ball
• keep your eye on the ball

More idioms

• in addition
• put mind at ease
• take the easy way out
• the half of it
• stay put
• all at once
• that makes two of us
• for the moment
• don't tell me
• get moving
• thumbs up
• hit the road