have 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

“Your love of God was evident and I know you are having a ball up there,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is my 77th year — I am having a ball,” she told a cheering crowd.

From Los Angeles Times

She said the film's director Zach Cregger "wrote a dream part, and let me grab it by the throat", adding: "We had a ball."

From BBC

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

From BBC