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have a ball

verb

Etymology

Likely from ball in the sense of a dance.

Definitions

  1. To enjoy oneself thoroughly

    To enjoy oneself thoroughly; to have lots of fun or excitement.

    • The kids had a ball playing in the fountain.
    • Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall? / It's the time that every Santa has a ball / Does he ride a red-nosed reindeer? / Does a ton up on his sleigh / Do the fairies keep him sober for a day?
    • In my dreams I have a plan / If I got me a wealthy man / I wouldn't have to work at all, I'd fool around and have a ball

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