get (something) rolling

get (something) rolling

To begin something. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our offices. Let's get the meeting rolling, shall we? You have to leave? But we just got the party rolling!See also: get, roll

get rolling

To leave or depart. Let's get rolling. We need to be at the airport by 7:30. There's nothing happening here—let's get rolling.See also: get, roll

get rolling

Fig. to get started. Come on. It's time to leave. Let's get rolling! Bill, it's 6:30. Time to get up and get rolling!See also: get, roll