roll up one's sleeves

: a written document that may be rolled up : scroll

: a manuscript book

: a list of names or related items : catalog

: to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a surface

: to cause to revolve by turning over and over on or as if on an axis

: to cause to move in a circular manner

: a sound produced by rapid strokes on a drum

: a sonorous and often rhythmical flow of speech

: a heavy reverberatory sound

: in or into a higher position or level

: from beneath the ground or water to the surface

: from below the horizon

: risen above the horizon

: standing

: being out of bed

used as a function word to indicate motion to or toward or situation at a higher point of

: up into or in the

: in a direction regarded as being toward or near the upper end or part of

: one in a high or advantageous position

: an upward slope

: a period or state of prosperity or success

: to rise from a lying or sitting position

: to move upward : ascend

used with and and another verb to indicate that the action of the following verb was either surprisingly or abruptly initiated

: a part of a garment covering an arm

: sleevelet

: a tubular part (such as a hollow axle or a bushing) designed to fit over another part