Learn the expression 'to get the ball rolling', explore its meaning and usage. Discover the pronunciation of words ending in -ing and its importance for comprehension. Get a glimpse of upcoming episodes on New Year's resolutions.
The expression 'to get the ball rolling' means to initiate or start an activity or process.
New Year's resolutions are a common way for individuals to bring positive change into their lives.
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New Year's resolutions
Many people make New Year's resolutions as a way to bring positive change into their lives. These resolutions may involve goals for mental and physical health, changes in habits or relationships, or personal development.
The expression 'to get the ball rolling'
The expression 'to get the ball rolling' means to initiate or start an activity or process. It comes from the idea of starting a game of pool by hitting one ball towards a group of other balls. When someone suggests 'let's get the ball rolling,' they are proposing to start something or initiate an action to move forward with a project, plan, or activity.
This lesson has two parts. In part one, you'll learn the common English expression "to get the ball rolling" you'll hear a joke and you'll do some pronunciation exercises.
In part two (which will be posted shortly), you'll learn about New Year's Resolution Statistics for the United States! What are our priorities in 2024? How convinced are we that we'll succeed at keeping our resolutions?