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having 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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And it’s not just about tapping into Latin consumer spending power; these black-garbed creatures of the night are having a ball as they build monstrous followings from all walks of life, year-round.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

He had watched the 2013 Six Nations from his hospital bed and having a ball in his hands again instantly felt natural.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

“He must be having a ball living his best life.”

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2024

Best of all, “Rockstar” doesn’t skimp on fun — it’s clear Parton is having a ball unleashing her not-so-inner rockstar.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2023

“You ended up having a ball at that dance.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy