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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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I want to know where your love of football came from and the first time you can remember having a ball at your feet.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The Tony-winning actor said he was having a ball and living his purpose, but then he got a urinary infection.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“It’s nothing scandalous, but we’re having a ball with this. The media, their heads are exploding. ‘What is the secret?’”

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2024

In a TikTok video Elizondo posted of Raelynn’s Selena-themed birthday party, the birthday girl appears to be having a ball taking repeated swings at her Yolanda piñata.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

He was onstage and he was having a ball, and I’m absolutely thrilled because I’ve taken that kid to a place he never imagined and may never be again.”

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove