Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on a roll

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.75 in modern English

Syllables: on a roll
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Having a streak of good luck or good progress or success.

Informal

Example Sentences

"He was on a roll with the answers that day and didn't want to stop."
"You're on a roll and now you pray it lasts"
"With unemployment falling, incomes rising, inflation at bay and shoppers crowding into stores, the economy is entering 1984 on a roll."
"`You beauty I thought, I'm on a roll now so I grabbed her hand and escorted her to the floor."
"I'm on a roll, I'm on a roll this time / I feel my luck could change"
"After a sluggish start to the season, Torino are on a roll. The Granata began their nine-match unbeaten streak in Serie A on December 6."

Usage

Informal

Phrases

on a kick lucky streak push one's luck when you're hot, you're hot hot hand

Frequently Paired Words

on a kick lucky streak push one's luck when you're hot, you're hot hot hand

Questions

What does on a roll mean?: Having a streak of good luck or good progress or success.

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