Ready to roll

verb phrase

Fully prepared and eager to start an action or task immediately.

The team was ready to roll for the big presentation
Visual representation of "ready to roll" - Fully prepared and eager to start an action or task immediately

Often appears as...

  • i'm ready to roll
  • you're ready to roll
verb phrase

A vehicle or machine is primed and set to begin its function.

After refuelling, the airplane was ready to roll
Visual representation of "ready to roll" - A vehicle or machine is primed and set to begin its function

Often appears as...

  • the airplane is ready to roll
  • the train is ready to roll

Usage tips

General,Technical

verb phrase

Fully prepared and eager to start an action or task immediately.

The team was ready to roll for the big presentation
Visual representation of "ready to roll" - Fully prepared and eager to start an action or task immediately

Often appears as...

  • i'm ready to roll
  • you're ready to roll
verb phrase

A vehicle or machine is primed and set to begin its function.

After refuelling, the airplane was ready to roll
Visual representation of "ready to roll" - A vehicle or machine is primed and set to begin its function

Often appears as...

  • the airplane is ready to roll
  • the train is ready to roll

Usage tips

General,Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "ready to roll"
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Informal Energy

Used in casual settings to express enthusiasm and readiness.

Illustration for Informal Energy
When the teacher asked who was ready to volunteer, Susan said, 'I'm ready to roll!'
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Not Literally Rolling

Though it suggests movement, it's often used metaphorically to indicate readiness.

Illustration for Not Literally Rolling
The band wasn't literally rolling anywhere, but they were ready to roll with the concert.
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Initiative Context

It implies taking initiative or a leading role in starting something.

Illustration for Initiative Context
When the group project was announced, Mike was immediately ready to roll.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Energy

Used in casual settings to express enthusiasm and readiness.

Illustration for Informal Energy
When the teacher asked who was ready to volunteer, Susan said, 'I'm ready to roll!'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literally Rolling

Though it suggests movement, it's often used metaphorically to indicate readiness.

Illustration for Not Literally Rolling
The band wasn't literally rolling anywhere, but they were ready to roll with the concert.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Initiative Context

It implies taking initiative or a leading role in starting something.

Illustration for Initiative Context
When the group project was announced, Mike was immediately ready to roll.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Energy

Used in casual settings to express enthusiasm and readiness.

Illustration for Informal Energy
When the teacher asked who was ready to volunteer, Susan said, 'I'm ready to roll!'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literally Rolling

Though it suggests movement, it's often used metaphorically to indicate readiness.

Illustration for Not Literally Rolling
The band wasn't literally rolling anywhere, but they were ready to roll with the concert.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Initiative Context

It implies taking initiative or a leading role in starting something.

Illustration for Initiative Context
When the group project was announced, Mike was immediately ready to roll.
Visual representation of the word "Ready to roll"

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