Meaning of the word "start the ball rolling" in English

What does "start the ball rolling" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

start the ball rolling

US /stɑːrt ðə bɔːl ˈroʊlɪŋ/
UK /stɑːt ðə bɔːl ˈrəʊlɪŋ/

Idiom

to begin an activity or process

Example:
Let's start the ball rolling by introducing ourselves.
We need to start the ball rolling on this project soon.