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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If the Colorado Avalanche power play starts to get rolling, look out.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
The list is always evolving as more bagel makers get rolling in the region.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
That’s when Reid and Jaden McDaniels get rolling.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
The Broncos took a couple of minutes to get rolling on Tuesday night, falling in an early 4-0 hole before Meadow took control.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Nov. 2025
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
The list is always evolving as more bagel makers get rolling in the region.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
That’s when Reid and Jaden McDaniels get rolling.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
The Broncos took a couple of minutes to get rolling on Tuesday night, falling in an early 4-0 hole before Meadow took control.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Get rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rolling. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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