Question
In each of the following questions, an idiomatic
expression/proverb has been given in bold– followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the bolded idiom/proverb. He always tries to get the ball rolling at meetings.Solution
"Get the ball rolling" means to begin an activity or task or to get something started.
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