have a ball
idiom
informal
: to have fun : to spend time in a very enjoyable way
Everyone had a ball at the party.
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Non-parading groups will just have a ball, a tableau or an opening skit.
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USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024
Prepare to wait -- but prepare, too, to have a ball.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
American Kennel Club With the recognition, Lancashire heelers will be able to run with the pack and have a ball at dog shows, including the Westminster Kennel Club show, as part of the Herding Group.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2024
The surprising trio seemed to have a ball Thursday night (Oct. 12), grabbing drinks and posing for a picture shared to Instagram by Maluma.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2023
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Kids who love a surprise in every toy will have a ball with the Hatchimals Alive Family Carton.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 22 Oct. 2023
Madonna fans will have a ball spotting all of the references and Easter eggs to her endless list of guises over the decades.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2023
Vince Vaughn appeared to have a ball while referencing some of the popular films from his oeuvre during an appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2023
Mateo didn’t have a ball hit to him during his two innings.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2023
USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024
Prepare to wait -- but prepare, too, to have a ball.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
American Kennel Club With the recognition, Lancashire heelers will be able to run with the pack and have a ball at dog shows, including the Westminster Kennel Club show, as part of the Herding Group.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2024
The surprising trio seemed to have a ball Thursday night (Oct. 12), grabbing drinks and posing for a picture shared to Instagram by Maluma.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2023
Price at time of publication: $80 The Best Indoor Toys and Games to Inspire Active Play
Hatchimals Alive Family Carton
View On Amazon View On Target View On Walmart
Kids who love a surprise in every toy will have a ball with the Hatchimals Alive Family Carton.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 22 Oct. 2023
Madonna fans will have a ball spotting all of the references and Easter eggs to her endless list of guises over the decades.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2023
Vince Vaughn appeared to have a ball while referencing some of the popular films from his oeuvre during an appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2023
Mateo didn’t have a ball hit to him during his two innings.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2023
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