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

Examples of on a roll in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bears 27, Buccaneers 13 Sean Hammond (4-4) The Bears are on a roll, and the defense looks vastly improved following the arrival of Jeffery Simmons. — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

There are 92 handheld options in total, some named after politicians and celebrities, like the Jackie Chan—bulgogi, cilantro, avocado, lettuce, jalapeños, and onions, served on a roll or hero. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

Mitchell Leff / Getty Images So while the number of seats for fans might have gone up, the actual number of seats for sale to the average fan have actually gone down — a trend that is on a roll across the country in all major sports. — Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Women’s volleyball is on a roll The UCLA women’s volleyball team extended its win streak to five matches with two big home victories. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for on a roll

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole