to start a conversation in a social setting
to start something
to set something in motion which is then difficult to be stopped
maintain the activity level to ensure the continuity of a project
keep the enthusiasm in a task, activity or relationship
The ball was rolling when he struck that first conversation with her, she could not refuse his proposal knowing how charming he really was!
The cabinet’s proposal on women’s safety was shot down earlier by the houses of the parliaments but the ball is rolling again after this really unfortunate incident.
The ball was rolling for this movie to be an instant success when the director was able to sign such a huge star to play the lead role.
The supporters of the student leader got the ball rolling by shouting slogans in favour of his candidature.
There is no origin for this idiom
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