get the ball rolling

Meaning: to start something; to initiate a process.

Language: English

Literally: to get the ball rolling

Category: Daily Life

Origin: General sports metaphor; ball must roll to begin play in many games.

More idioms — Daily Life

• as tough as old boots — very strong; enduring; difficult to break.
• head honcho — the person in charge; the leader.
• get the short end of the stick — to receive unfair treatment; to get the worse deal.
• no love lost — mutual dislike; bad relations between people.
• throw in the towel — to give up; to concede defeat.
• the real McCoy — the genuine article; something authentic and high quality.

More English idioms

• up the creek without a paddle — in a difficult situation without means to escape.
• paint the town red — to celebrate wildly; to party extensively.
• fit as a fiddle — in excellent physical condition; healthy.
• take the plunge — to commit to something risky; to make a decisive move.
• a nose for something — a talent for finding or recognizing something; keen instinct.
• keep your chin up — to remain optimistic; to stay courageous during difficulty.

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