get rolling
idiom
informal
1
: to leave
We ought to get rolling if we don't want to be late.
2
: to get started
You should get rolling on that assignment.
The project finally got rolling.
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Stanford made its first six shots to get rolling, including two 3s by Hannah Jump.
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Janie McCauley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2024
As things get rolling, many key metrics can be useful in measuring resilience.
—Sergey Dmitriev, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
If the Eagles don’t get rolling, Sirianni’s seat might get a bit warm as the weather cools.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Many of Biden’s environmental initiatives are still struggling to get rolling, and some activist groups are not satisfied with what he’s done.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 July 2024
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Janie McCauley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2024
As things get rolling, many key metrics can be useful in measuring resilience.
—Sergey Dmitriev, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
If the Eagles don’t get rolling, Sirianni’s seat might get a bit warm as the weather cools.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Many of Biden’s environmental initiatives are still struggling to get rolling, and some activist groups are not satisfied with what he’s done.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 July 2024
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“Get rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rolling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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