“get the ball rolling”别理解成“让球滚动起来”，真实含义是开始，开始某种活动，使某事发生。

【例句】
I think it will be easier to become comfortable driving now that I've gotten the ball rolling with driving lessons.
现在既然我已经开始了驾驶课程，我想能够舒适的驾驶将会更容易。

He will go to the Middle East next week to get the ball rolling again on peace talks.
他下周将前往中东，开始重启和谈。