Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-on-a-roll
idiomatic expression
/bi ɒn ə roʊl/
Definition
To be experiencing a period of success or good fortune.
Examples
- After winning three games in a row, the team was really on a roll.
- Ever since he started his new job, he’s been on a roll with promotions.
- Her latest book is a bestseller, and she feels like she’s on a roll.
Meaning
When someone is ‘on a roll’, they are achieving many successes in a row and enjoying a streak of positive outcomes.
Synonyms
- in the zone
- on fire
- in the groove
- having a lucky streak
