set the ball rolling
开始、引领或启动某个行动或进程
口语·表达启动进程
英文释义
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.
典故来源
与'set _ ball rolling'同源，19世纪英国比喻，强调主动启动一个活动或讨论。