start the ball rolling
to do something which starts an activity, or to start doing something in order to encourage other people to do the same

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

start the ball rolling
set/start the ball rolling
to do something which starts an activity, or to start doing something in order to encourage other people to do the same.
I've started the ball rolling by setting up a series of meetings.

The hospital appeal received a gift for $1 million to set the ball rolling.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

start the ball rolling
to start/begin an activity or action
My uncle finally started the ball rolling on his plans to build a new house.

I will start the ball rolling by making some telephone calls to my co-workers.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

start the ball rolling
{informal} To start an activity or action; make a beginning; begin.
George started the ball rolling at the party by telling a new joke.
Compare: KEEP THE BALL ROLLING.
See: GET THE BALL ROLLING.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲