[get|set|start] the ball rolling
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to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others
- I decided to set the ball rolling and got up to dance.
- The team got the ball rolling with a strong opening presentation.
- We have to get the ball rolling on this project soon.
- With his important question, he started the ball rolling.
- The manager ensured progress by getting the ball rolling early.