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Roll it is a casual command or encouragement to proceed, often with an element of chance or momentum.

The phrase appears in contexts ranging from dice games Come on, roll it! to film production We're ready—roll it to everyday decisions where someone hesitates Just roll it and see what happens.

The "it" can refer to dice, cameras, wheels, or any process that once started will unfold on its own.

Related
  • wheelRotating circular frame
  • diceMarked cubes for chance
  • doughFlour-liquid mixture for baking
  • marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
  • spinRapid rotation around axis

spliff · scroll · joint · sushi · carpet · burrito · ball · get going · momentum · credits · initiate · cigarette · barrel · drum and bass · parchment · bandage · film · clay

Opposites
motion/action continuity

roll itstop it

Demand to cease behavior

hold it · kill it

media playback commands

roll itcut

Severance or reduction

stop · hold · pause · freeze frame · that's a wrap

risk-taking/gambling decisions

roll ithold

Maintain in grasp

stay · stand pat · play it safe · cash out · stick

Family

rolling, unrolling

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G