keep the ball rolling
phrase
informal
: to cause an activity or process to continue
I've started the preparations for the party, but it's up to you to keep the ball rolling.
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“Keep the ball rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20the%20ball%20rolling. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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