Get the ball rolling
English Idiom
Meaning: To initiate an activity or start a process, often to encourage others to participate or continue.
Origin: The phrase 'get the ball rolling' is believed to have originated from the game of croquet. In the 19th century, it was used to describe starting a croquet match by striking the first ball. Over time, it evolved to mean initiating any activity or process.
Examples
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During the meeting, Sarah decided to get the ball rolling by presenting the first item on the agenda.
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To break the ice at the party, John got the ball rolling with a few funny anecdotes.
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The charity event was struggling until a generous donation got the ball rolling and encouraged others to contribute.
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In order to meet the project deadline, the team leader got the ball rolling by assigning tasks to each member.
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Before the discussion could proceed, the chairman got the ball rolling with an introductory speech.
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To ensure a productive brainstorming session, the facilitator got the ball rolling with some thought-provoking questions.
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The campaign was off to a slow start until a viral video got the ball rolling and attracted widespread attention.
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At the family reunion, Grandma got the ball rolling by sharing stories from her childhood, prompting others to join in.
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In the classroom, the teacher got the ball rolling by asking a controversial question to spark debate among the students.
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To kick off the new business venture, the entrepreneur got the ball rolling with a detailed business plan and pitch.
