Meaning of on a roll | Babel Free

Definitions

Having a streak of good luck or good progress or success.

informal

Equivalents

Examples

“He was on a roll with the answers that day and didn't want to stop.”

“You're on a roll and now you pray it lasts”

“With unemployment falling, incomes rising, inflation at bay and shoppers crowding into stores, the economy is entering 1984 on a roll.”

“`You beauty I thought, I'm on a roll now so I grabbed her hand and escorted her to the floor.”

“After a sluggish start to the season, Torino are on a roll. The Granata began their nine-match unbeaten streak in Serie A on December 6.”

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