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What does get the ball rolling mean?

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Verb
  1. (idiomatic) To begin; to start some action; to set in motion.
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The CCSD is issuing a call for a national debate on the Canada Social Transfer and has drafted a four-point agenda to get the ball rolling.
Sunday's event was such a runaway success that organisers are keen to get the ball rolling on the next one.
I wanted to get the ball rolling before something happened to change his mind.
In a last-ditch attempt to get the ball rolling, we contacted our solicitor in Dublin for advice.
We are all very grateful today that we have five panellists and a moderator to inform and inspire us, and get the ball rolling.
It is advisable at the start to include some music to get the ball rolling.

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