How to Use roll up in a Sentence

roll up

verb
  • But, part of it is rolling up your sleeves and going to work.
    CBS News, 26 Mar. 2023
  • The best way to get there is to roll up your sleeves and start planning today.
    Stan Christiaens, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Or, take a streetwear approach and add a trendy sneaker and roll up the cuff of the pant to show off the shoes.
    Maverick Li, Men's Health, 28 July 2023
  • Get ready to drop whatever is in front of you and roll up your sleeves!
    Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The windshield shade rolls up for easy storage when not in use.
    Variety Editors, Variety, 22 Aug. 2023
  • With little to no options, they were forced to don aprons and hats and roll up their sleeves.
    Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The dough is rolled up jelly-roll fashion and formed into a wring.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Have each guest write a note and roll up their sweet sentiment.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022
  • First, remove all furniture or move it to the center of the room, and roll up any rugs.
    Chelsea Evers, Country Living, 6 July 2022
  • If your legs get too hot on the trail, simply roll up the leg bottoms, and voilà…you’ve got capris.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2023
  • By the time the fire engines rolled up, around 25 men were perched on ledges or dangling from windowsills.
    Robert Klara, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2023
  • Once the stacks are rolled up into logs, the pinwheels are cut and placed in a dish lined with San Marzano tomato sauce.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Put your plans on ice for the time being -- instead, roll up your sleeves and tackle what's in front of you!
    Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2023
  • With the 49ers rolling up a lot of big wins, Moody hasn’t had the signature moment of a true game-winner.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The legs would roll up a bit, but the bra never gave me any issues, and the waistline always stayed put.
    Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Gather some like-minded souls, roll up your sleeves and dream.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Another thing to note is that the board can be difficult to roll up.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
  • My job will be to roll up my sleeves and get to work on solving problems for my district.
    The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Sometimes the only way to get something done is to roll up your sleeves and simply do it.
    Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022
  • The new bivalent boosters are well worth it, so roll up your sleeve.
    Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Oct. 2022
  • The bags are reusable and air-tight just by quickly rolling up — perfect for on-the-go use.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The Ravens rolled up 30 pressures, six quarterback hits and five sacks against Stroud.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Often, these are the same people who have a passion for the work and are willing to roll up their sleeves to get things done.
    Jennifer Esposito, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Fold a napkin in half, corner to corner, then roll up, starting from the point.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 30 Mar. 2023
  • When the door is opened the display will roll up with the door without interference.
    David M. Swartwout, Popular Mechanics, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Starting from the bottom, roll up the dough tightly, pinching the seam.
    Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2023
  • But if the shark seems to simply be passing through, Peirce's advice is to roll up into a ball.
    Nick Thompson and Forrest Brown, CNN, 25 July 2022
  • This mat can be spot cleaned, laid flat to dry, and rolled up with minimal effort.
    Michelle Pugle, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • No, the city won’t start rolling up the red carpet or stop rolling out friendly greetings.
    Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Cut off one-third of remaining piece (about 3 inches), and roll up to form tail.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024

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