on a roll

phrase

: in the midst of a series of successes : on a hot streak
sometimes used with a modifier
has been on a brilliant roll

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“On a roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20roll. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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