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.
Examples of get rolling in a Sentence
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The Dolby Theatre ceremony, initially scheduled to start at 4 p.m., didn’t get rolling until six minutes after the hour.
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Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
In October, the supervisors lamented how the program had been set up only in August, taking almost a year from the time the supervisors asked for the program to get rolling.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
Except for this: there are stories, and sometimes stories involve teams that get rolling, or find the hand of the heavens, or both.
—Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 28 Jan. 2024
Things get rolling at 2 p.m.; find all the deets at skirball.org.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2024
While the cameras get rolling again, here’s everything to know about the cast of The Rookie.
—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
Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
In October, the supervisors lamented how the program had been set up only in August, taking almost a year from the time the supervisors asked for the program to get rolling.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
Except for this: there are stories, and sometimes stories involve teams that get rolling, or find the hand of the heavens, or both.
—Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 28 Jan. 2024
Things get rolling at 2 p.m.; find all the deets at skirball.org.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2024
While the cameras get rolling again, here’s everything to know about the cast of The Rookie.
—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
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“Get rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rolling. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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