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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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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

On the renewed interest in the song and the opportunities it has brought, she says: "I’m just having a ball you know. I’ve always loved singing this song, it’s a really good friend of mine."

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2024

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

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2024

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

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy