get the ball rolling
To begin; to start some action; to set in motion.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Let's get the ball rolling on this project today.”
“We need to get the ball rolling on the planning process before the deadline arrives next month.”
“By organizing the initial committee meeting, the director hoped to get the ball rolling on the long-delayed renovation of the historic library.”
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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ball hog
In team sports, a player who keeps the ball to themselves, rather than passing it.
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ball of fire
A person who is especially active, ambitious, hard-working, or high-achieving.
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ball of malt
A glass of whiskey.
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balls of steel
Courage, audacity.
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balls to the wall
With maximum effort or commitment.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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bust one's balls
To work very hard; to put in a lot of effort.
Last updated August 10, 2026