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

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having a ball

ROME—The World Cup is in full swing and people the world over are having a ball.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

He had watched the 2013 Six Nations from his hospital bed and having a ball in his hands again instantly felt natural.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 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

Best of all, “Rockstar” doesn’t skimp on fun — it’s clear Parton is having a ball unleashing her not-so-inner rockstar.

From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2023

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

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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