get rolling
idiom
informal
1
: to leave
We ought to get rolling if we don't want to be late.
2
: to get started
You should get rolling on that assignment.
The project finally got rolling.
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The Huskers hosted a junior day on Feb. 1, but developments have been slow to get rolling among the next group of Nebraska recruits.
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Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Under the tiled roof where Knicks and Rangers banners hang, between walls that often echo with Billy Joel and Taylor Swift, an epic game of Dungeons & Dragons played by Dimension 20 is about to get rolling.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Does Strider think the Braves can get rolling soon and take some momentum into July?
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Ben Johnson has had a palpable pep to him this week, the enthusiasm of a new NFL head coach eager to get rolling.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Under the tiled roof where Knicks and Rangers banners hang, between walls that often echo with Billy Joel and Taylor Swift, an epic game of Dungeons & Dragons played by Dimension 20 is about to get rolling.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Does Strider think the Braves can get rolling soon and take some momentum into July?
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Ben Johnson has had a palpable pep to him this week, the enthusiasm of a new NFL head coach eager to get rolling.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get rolling
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“Get rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rolling. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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