Have a ball

verb

To enjoy oneself greatly.

She will have a ball at the party.
Visual representation of "have a ball" - To enjoy oneself greatly

Often appears as...

  • have a ball at the party
  • have a ball with friends

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

verb

To enjoy oneself greatly.

She will have a ball at the party.
Visual representation of "have a ball" - To enjoy oneself greatly

Often appears as...

  • have a ball at the party
  • have a ball with friends

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "have a ball"
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Informal Context

Used in casual situations among friends, not for formal events or professional settings.

Illustration for Informal Context
You're going to have a ball on our road trip this weekend!
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Positive Emotion

Expresses high levels of enjoyment and fun, more than just liking something.

Illustration for Positive Emotion
At the amusement park, we're definitely going to have a ball!
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Suggests Activity

Implies active participation in what's happening, not just watching or being present.

Illustration for Suggests Activity
Join the dance competition; you'll have a ball!
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Informal Context

Used in casual situations among friends, not for formal events or professional settings.

Illustration for Informal Context
You're going to have a ball on our road trip this weekend!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Emotion

Expresses high levels of enjoyment and fun, more than just liking something.

Illustration for Positive Emotion
At the amusement park, we're definitely going to have a ball!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Suggests Activity

Implies active participation in what's happening, not just watching or being present.

Illustration for Suggests Activity
Join the dance competition; you'll have a ball!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Context

Used in casual situations among friends, not for formal events or professional settings.

Illustration for Informal Context
You're going to have a ball on our road trip this weekend!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Emotion

Expresses high levels of enjoyment and fun, more than just liking something.

Illustration for Positive Emotion
At the amusement park, we're definitely going to have a ball!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Suggests Activity

Implies active participation in what's happening, not just watching or being present.

Illustration for Suggests Activity
Join the dance competition; you'll have a ball!
Visual representation of the word "Have a ball"

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