set 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.
See also: ball, roll, set

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ekaitz-Basque
Kiersten-English (Modern)
Walganus-Arthurian Romance
Ferapont-Russian
TrinityTRIN-i-teeEnglish
Agi-Ancient Germanic