keeps the ball rolling
Prevents progress stalling
To keep the ball rolling is to maintain momentum or ensure an activity continues without interruption.
The image is of a ball that must stay in motion—if it stops, the game or process stalls: We need someone to keep the ball rolling while the director is away.
Often used when sustaining conversation, progress, or group energy.
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- continuityUninterrupted progression or coherence
- progressMovement toward improvement
- follow-throughCompleting what you began
inspiration · flow · perseverance · rhythm · steady pace · consistency · keep going · pace · morale-boosting · positive energy · facilitate · execution · encouragement · cooperation · sustain · communication · advancement · stay on track
keeps the ball rollinggrinds to a halt
puts the brakes on · stops dead · drops the ball · stalls out · derails
keeps the ball rollingsits on one's hands
Refrains from acting
gives up · quits · walks away · checks out · disengages
keeps, keeping, keeper, keepers, balled, balling, baller, ballers, rolled