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had a ball

VERB

have fun

Synonyms

WEAK

beat the drum cut loose enjoy feast get down get it on go to town jubilate kick up one's heels let loose let off steam live it up make merry paint the town red party raise hell raise the roof rejoice revel revere

Example Sentences

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Brett Arends had a ball sharing some fascinating information with soccer fans and people who like to bet on sporting events.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

A delighted Leeds coach Brad Arthur said his side had "had a ball" and praised his players' "real hunger".

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

“I had a ball, it’s awesome racing with these people, a lot of fun,” he said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 12, 2023

But the people who drew it had a ball with the hooey.

From New York Times • May 24, 2023

We played sandlot baseball and rarely had a ball that was not taped, or resewn so that it had a lump in it that gave it a natural curve when you threw it.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers