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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While the cameras get rolling again, here’s everything to know about the cast of The Rookie.
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Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023
Just what Cincinnati’s offense will need to get rolling.
—The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2023
Sonny Dykes' impressive track record across multiple strongly suggests the passing game will get rolling, even if the receiver corps needs to rely on depth instead of one single standout, such as Quintin Johnston a year ago.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2023
Morant only made 4-of-10 field goals after the break for 12 points but more importantly dished out 11 assists, helping the Grizzlies get rolling in transition.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Jan. 2023
Canadian rockers Nickelback are back, and ready to get rolling into the U.K. top 10.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2022
Presented by North Olmsted Community Council, things get rolling at 6 p.m. Thursday with the Homecoming Car Show, hosted in conjunction with Xtreme Performance Complete Car Care.
—Carol Kovach, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2022
In an exclusive excerpt from Nazi Billionaires, German entrepreneur Adolf Rosenberger helped the famed car company get rolling in the early 1930s—until Hitler rose to power.
—David De Jong, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022
Playing Ole Miss could be an opportunity for running backs Tank Bigsby and Shaun Shivers to get rolling.
—Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al, 28 Oct. 2021
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Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023
Just what Cincinnati’s offense will need to get rolling.
—The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2023
Sonny Dykes' impressive track record across multiple strongly suggests the passing game will get rolling, even if the receiver corps needs to rely on depth instead of one single standout, such as Quintin Johnston a year ago.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2023
Morant only made 4-of-10 field goals after the break for 12 points but more importantly dished out 11 assists, helping the Grizzlies get rolling in transition.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Jan. 2023
Canadian rockers Nickelback are back, and ready to get rolling into the U.K. top 10.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2022
Presented by North Olmsted Community Council, things get rolling at 6 p.m. Thursday with the Homecoming Car Show, hosted in conjunction with Xtreme Performance Complete Car Care.
—Carol Kovach, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2022
In an exclusive excerpt from Nazi Billionaires, German entrepreneur Adolf Rosenberger helped the famed car company get rolling in the early 1930s—until Hitler rose to power.
—David De Jong, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022
Playing Ole Miss could be an opportunity for running backs Tank Bigsby and Shaun Shivers to get rolling.
—Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al, 28 Oct. 2021
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