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Start Ball Rolling Means Activity People Join Let’s

Metaphor Start the ball rolling
Question Meaning What do you mean?
Meaning

To start the ball rolling means to start an activity, particularly if it is something with which other people will join in.

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Example

“Let’s all tell each other our names, where we live, and our favourite colour. Anna, will you start the ball rolling?”

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