Question

Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom.
To keep the ball rolling

• A. To keep playing
• B. To keep swimming
• C. To be active
• D. To maintain the progress of some activity

Answer 1

The correct option is D To maintain the progress of some activity

The phrase “to keep the ball rolling” means to maintain the continuity of an ongoing process or activity. For example, “Keep the ball rolling with the icing while he mixes the batter.” Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.