get rolling

idiom

informal

: to leave

We ought to get rolling if we don't want to be late.

: to get started

You should get rolling on that assignment.

The project finally got rolling.

Examples of get rolling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many of Biden’s environmental initiatives are still struggling to get rolling, and some activist groups are not satisfied with what he’s done. —

Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 July 2024 That said, the Vikings will have some tough decisions on their hands once things get rolling. —

Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 22 July 2024 Dallas’ tenacious rim protection was lacking and Edwards was starting to get rolling, but these are the type of moments that Irving lives for. —

Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2024 The Dolby Theatre ceremony, initially scheduled to start at 4 p.m., didn’t get rolling until six minutes after the hour. —

Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get rolling

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