Get the ball rolling / keep the ball rolling
Let´s focus on the definition of them first: 🎯
To get the ball rolling means to start the action, to make the opening move. The related term keep the ball rolling means to continue the action, to keep the proceedings moving forward.
👉The most famous explanation for the origin states that this is a sports term, taken from the game of croquet.
Some other examples:
✅ Let's get the ball rolling by putting up some posters
✅ The hostess kept the ball rolling, talking to each of the guests in turn.
✅ The hostess kept the ball rolling, talking to each of the guests in turn.
What about you? In what situations could you use this idiom? Maybe at the office/ university? 👀
Cheers,
