Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

on-a-roll

idiomatic expression
/ˈɒn ə roʊl/
Definition
In a favorable or successful situation, often experiencing a period of continual success or good fortune.
Examples
  • After winning three games in a row, the team is on a roll.
  • She has been on a roll with her baking, making the best cakes ever!
  • Once he started studying consistently, he was on a roll and aced all his exams.
Meaning
To be doing very well or to have a string of successes in a particular area.
Synonyms
  • in the zone
  • on fire
  • hitting the mark