Be on a roll

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idiomatic phrase

To be experiencing a consistent period of success or good luck.

I've been winning all my games recently. I'm really on a roll!
Visual representation of "be on a roll" - To be experiencing a consistent period of success or good luck

Often appears as...

  • keep on a roll
  • continue to be on a roll

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Colloquial

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Colloquial Use

Used mostly in casual conversation, not in formal writing or professional contexts.

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After winning the quiz three times in a row, Lisa said she was on a roll.
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Positive Vibes

Expresses a sense of optimism and is often said to encourage oneself or others.

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The team has scored yet another goal. They're really on a roll now!
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Non-literal Success

It's metaphorical and doesn't mean physically rolling; it refers to achieving success continuously.

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Ever since she got that promotion, she's been on a roll with new business deals.
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