set the ball rolling
開始、引領或啟動某個行動或進程
口語·表達啟動進程
英文釋義
to initiate or start something; to get a process or activity underway
例句
I'll set the ball rolling by asking the first question.
典故來源
與'set _ ball rolling'同源,19世紀英國比喻,強調主動啟動一個活動或討論。