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I think good artists know when they're on a roll, and they recognize when lightning is striking. It's a very fortunate thing to have that inspiration and not to overanalyze it or mess with it; you just follow it if you love what you do.
Johnny Marr

Meaning of "on a roll" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON A ROLL

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON A ROLL

on a bowline
on a jar
on a level
on a long rein
on a plate
on a razor edge
on a razor´s edge
on a slant
on a sticky wicket
on a tangent
on a tear
on a wing and a prayer
on account
on account of
on an even keel
on and off
on and on
on approval
on at
on automatic pilot

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON A ROLL

barrel roll
bread roll
court roll
death roll
dinner roll
drum roll
egg roll
electoral roll
forward roll
French roll
honor roll
jam roll
jelly roll
muster roll
payroll
piano roll
rock and roll
sausage roll
spring roll
swiss roll
toilet roll

Synonyms and antonyms of on a roll in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on a roll» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON A ROLL

Find out the translation of on a roll to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on a roll from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on a roll» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

上卷
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en un rollo
570 millions of speakers

English

on a roll
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एक रोल पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على لفة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на рулоне
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sobre um rolo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

একটি রোল উপর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur un rouleau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pada roll
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf einer Rolle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ロール上
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

롤에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing muter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên một cuộn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒரு ரோலில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एका रोलवर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Rulo halinde
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

su un rotolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na rolce
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на рулоні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe o rola
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σε μια ζαριά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op ´n roll
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på en rulle
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på et kast
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on a roll

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON A ROLL»

The term «on a roll» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.944 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON A ROLL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on a roll

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2 QUOTES WITH «ON A ROLL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on a roll.
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Delta Burke
A lot of women say that they want to get to feeling about themselves the way I feel, because when I'm on a roll, I'm hot, I'm really good. I try to tell them, I don't have a fix.
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Johnny Marr
I think good artists know when they're on a roll, and they recognize when lightning is striking. It's a very fortunate thing to have that inspiration and not to overanalyze it or mess with it; you just follow it if you love what you do.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON A ROLL»

Discover the use of on a roll in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on a roll and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Big Nate on a Roll (US edition) (Big Nate, Book 3)
**US Edition, Contains US spellings** Big Nate is back starring in the third instalment of his own super-funny series. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’.
Lincoln Peirce, 2012
2
Strip Happy: Quilting on a Roll
Share the joy of crafting and the pride of accomplishment with your family and friends.
Donna Kinsey, 2006
3
Samantha on a Roll
First she glides down the hallway. Then she tries the sidewalk. Next, she ventures a bit farther down the street. She’s doing great! But when she finds herself cresting Hawthorn Hill, it’s too late to stop-- Samantha is on a roll!
Linda Ashman, 2011
4
On a Roll: A History of Gambling and Lotteries in New Zealand
This substantial social history explores the culture and significance of gambling.
David Grant, 1994
5
Over the Hill and on a Roll: Laugh Lines for the Better Half ...
After selling more than 300,000 copies, Over the Hill and On a Roll gets a well-deserved face lift.
Bob Phillips, 2010
6
On a Roll
" - Publisher's Weekly This book is an entertaining, enlightening, occasionally intense first-person glimpse at Howard's take on life. Look at the world through his eyes and you're guaranteed to see things differently.
‎2013
7
On a Roll: Reflections from America's Wheelchair Dude with ...
This story of a severely disabled African American wheelchair user provides an Oinsiders lookO at the crossroads in America where family, disability, race and inspiration meet.
Greg Smith, 2005
8
I'm on a Roll with Variable Control!
Introduces the concept of variables through the use of simple rebus sentences, a rhyming story, and everyday examples. Includes a glossary.
Kelly Doudna, 2010
9
I'm on a Roll: America's Celebrity Hot Dog King, Louie Di ...
I'm On A Roll examines the life of King Louie and his growing celebrity as the don of dogs and father of franks.
Louie Di Raimondo, John C. Havens, 2004
10
Take the Mummy and Run: The Riot Brothers Are on a Roll
When their cousin Amelia E. Hart comes to visit for three days, Wilbur and Orville, the Riot brothers, find she is anything but boring.
Mary Amato, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON A ROLL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on a roll is used in the context of the following news items.
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Obama, Hillary on a roll
But what's going on now is bigger than simply ObamaCare. The president is on a roll at the moment, and the Democrat who hopes to follow him ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
2
SBA lending program on a roll; Congress set to raise limit
The Small Business Administration's flagship lending program is on a roll – so much so, Congress has to step in to keep the momentum going. «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
3
Composer Michael Giacchino on a roll with scores including 'Inside …
Michael Giacchino arrives at the "Jurassic Park" World Premiere on June 9, 2015 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. (Sthanlee B. «Post-Bulletin, Jul 15»
4
Shubham on a roll, wins second title
Ten-year-old golfer Shubham Jaglan etched his name into history books by clinching his second successive title at the IJGA World Stars of ... «Chandigarh Tribune, Jul 15»
5
Bike-Riding iPhone 6 Thieves Are On A Roll In Manhattan
The police are searching for a pair of robbers who have been riding bicycles up to female pedestrians in Manhattan and stealing their iPhone ... «Gothamist, Jul 15»
6
Paving on a roll on Clemens Center Parkway
One week down, about four more to go until Clemens Center Parkway is smooth sailing for motorists. New York State Department of ... «Elmira Star-Gazette, Jul 15»
7
Delhi score thrilling win; U Mumba on a roll
Action from the PKL match between Dabang Delh, red, and Puneri Paltan in Kolkata on Friday. PTI. related stories. Telugu Titans pip Bengal ... «onmanorama, Jul 15»
8
Houston Astros are on a roll
... Sports Live · Fantasy Football Today · CBK Live · College Basketball on CBS · Boomer & Carton. Houston Astros are on a roll. Houston Astros are on a roll. «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
9
Tinder on a roll as Ashley Madison bites the dust
It's dead. To people for whom it used to be a speckle of opportunity, a ray of hope to mingle around while the spouse was busy cooking. «Mobile Choice, Jul 15»
10
From El Guapo to Concrete Cuisine, food trucks on a roll
It was just four years ago that businessman Anthony Curis broke through the bureaucracy after more than 60 trips to City Hall and obtained a ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»

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