English · Work & Business
get the ball rolling
/ɡet ðə bɔːl ˈrəʊl.ɪŋ/
[/ɡet ðə bɔːl ˈrəʊl.ɪŋ/]
start something
Intermediatephrase
Definition
To start an activity or process that involves several people.
Example
To get the ball rolling, why don't we each share one idea for the new campaign?
To get the ball rolling, why don't we each share one idea for the new campaign?
Etymology
A 19th-century phrase, possibly from lawn games where keeping a ball moving sustained play.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for initiating a group project or process.