This video teaches four common English phrasal verbs built around the word 'roll': 'roll back' (to reduce or reverse something like a policy, price, or software version), 'roll in' (to arrive in large quantities or a steady flow, or to arrive casually), 'roll around' (when a time or event comes around again, or when an idea keeps circling in your mind), and 'roll on' (to continue moving forward, or to express impatience for something to arrive). Each phrasal verb has multiple meanings used in professional, casual, and everyday contexts, making them essential for natural English communication.
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[music] >> Hello everyone. Welcome back to Business English Desk. I'm Laura.
>> And I'm Jamie, and we are back with another episode of phrasal verbs built around one single word.
>> And that word is roll.
>> Yes. Last time we covered roll up, roll over, roll with it, and roll out.
>> And today we are going deeper with four more roll expressions.
>> Roll back.
>> Roll in.
>> Roll around and roll on.
>> And just like last time, each one has more than one meaning.
>> So by the end of this episode, you will have eight more expressions in your English toolkit, ready to use in real conversations.
>> So if you are ready, let's get into it.
>> Let's go.
>> But before we start, quick question. Has anything ever rolled around in your mind that you just couldn't shake?
>> All the time. Literally every night before I sleep.
>> Same. And that expression, rolling around in your mind, is exactly one of the things we are covering today.
>> See? You already know one of the expressions, and you didn't even realize it.
>> And that is the whole point. These expressions are already all around you, in movies, in podcasts, in conversations.
>> And once you learn them properly, you start noticing them everywhere.
>> Everywhere.
Okay. Let's get into expression number one.
>> Expression number one, roll back. And this one is really powerful, especially in professional English. So let's go through the meanings one by one carefully. The first meaning of roll back is to reduce something or reverse something that was previously put in place, like a price, a policy, a decision, or a regulation.
>> Right. So, for example, the government decided to roll back the new tax, meaning they reversed it. They reduced it. They went back to how things were before.
>> Or in a retail context, the store is rolling back prices this week.
>> Meaning they are reducing their prices temporarily.
>> Right. And you hear roll back prices a lot in advertising, in promotions, in sales announcements.
>> Yes, it is very common in that context.
And in a business meeting, you might hear, "We need to roll back our spending this quarter."
>> Meaning we need to reduce our expenditure, cut back.
>> Go back to >> lower levels.
>> Exactly. And in politics, you hear roll back constantly.
>> Like the new administration is rolling back environmental regulations.
>> Meaning they are reversing or reducing those regulations, undoing what the previous administration put in place.
>> Very common in news language, in political discussions, in business reporting.
>> And here's an important thing to understand about roll back in this meaning. It always suggests going backwards, returning to a previous state.
>> Right. Like you're undoing something, reversing progress, or at least reversing a change.
>> And depending on the context, that can be a positive thing or a negative thing.
>> Like rolling back an unfair policy sounds positive.
>> But rolling back important protections sounds negative.
>> Exactly. It depends entirely on what is being rolled back.
>> Now, the second meaning of rollback is in technology, and this one is used constantly in the tech industry.
>> Yes, in tech, to roll back means to revert a system or software to a previous version.
>> Like when a software update causes problems and the team has to roll back to the version that was working.
>> Exactly. So, you might hear, "The update broke the system. We need to roll back to version 2.3."
>> Or the deployment failed, so we're rolling back to yesterday's build.
>> Very common in software development, in IT teams, in any technical environment.
>> And even if you're not in a tech job, knowing this meaning helps you understand what tech people are talking about.
>> Which is always useful.
>> [laughter] >> Always.
>> And the third meaning of rollback is more literal. It simply means to physically move something backwards.
>> Like he rolled back his chair to make room at the table.
>> Yes, or she rolled back the carpet to reveal the hardwood floor.
>> Simple, physical, literal.
>> But still, very natural, very everyday.
>> So, rollback has three main meanings.
>> To reduce or reverse a policy or decision, >> to revert software or a system to a previous version, >> and to physically move something backwards.
>> All three very useful, all three very real.
>> And here is a common mistake people make with rollback.
>> Oh, yes, tell them. Some learners say rollback as one word when using it as a verb, like, "We need to roll back the policy."
>> And that is wrong. When you use it as a verb, it is always two words, roll back.
>> But when you use it as a noun, it can be one word or hyphenated.
>> Like the rollback of the policy.
>> Or a rollback of prices.
>> Exactly. Verb, two words. Noun, one word or hyphenated.
>> Small difference, but important. Very important. Expression number two, roll in. And this one is so fun because it has some really vivid meanings.
>> Yes, I love this one. Okay, so the first meaning of roll in is to arrive in large quantities or in a steady flow.
>> Like when money is rolling in.
>> [laughter] >> The dream.
>> The absolute dream. Like since they launched the new product, the orders have been rolling in.
>> Meaning they are arriving continuously in large numbers, one after another.
>> Right. Or the donations started rolling in after the campaign went viral.
>> Meaning they came in a steady continuous flow, more and more arriving constantly.
>> And you can use it for other things, too. Not just money or orders.
>> Like the emails are rolling in.
>> Or the applications are rolling in for the new position.
>> Exactly. Anything that arrives in a steady continuous stream is rolling in.
>> And there's an energy to it, right? Like it sounds abundant, exciting.
>> Yes, it has a positive momentum to it.
Like things are flowing. Everything is coming.
>> And you also hear rolling in it.
>> Oh, yes. To be rolling in it means to have a lot of money.
>> Like after the deal closed, they were rolling in it.
>> Meaning they had so much money, they were practically swimming in it.
>> That image.
>> [laughter] >> Very vivid.
>> Very vivid, indeed.
>> Now, the second meaning of roll in is to arrive casually or late. Very similar to roll up, but with a slightly different feel.
>> Right. Like roll up often suggests arriving in a vehicle or with a certain coolness to it.
>> But roll in often suggests arriving casually, without much care. Like you're just drifting in.
>> Like he rolled in at noon acting like nothing was wrong.
>> When the shift started at 8:00.
>> Exactly. Just rolled in completely unbothered.
>> Our guests started rolling in around 7:00.
>> Meaning they arrived one by one gradually over time.
>> Right. Not all at once, but steadily drifting in.
>> And the third meaning of roll in is when weather or something large moves in gradually.
>> Yes. Like the fog rolled in from the coast.
>> Such a beautiful image.
>> Right. Or dark clouds were rolling in from the west.
>> Meaning they were moving in slowly, steadily, covering everything.
>> You hear this in weather reports, in stories, in descriptions.
>> Yes. And it is such a visual phrase.
Like you can actually see it.
>> You can feel it. The fog rolling in.
>> Slowly, quietly, covering everything.
>> [laughter and gasps] >> Very poetic.
>> We got carried away.
>> [laughter] [gasps] >> But you get the idea.
>> So roll in has three meanings.
>> To arrive in large quantities or a steady flow.
>> To arrive casually or gradually.
>> And for weather or something large moving in slowly.
>> And rolling in it means having a lot of money.
>> All very natural.
>> All very everyday.
>> Let's keep going.
>> Expression number three, roll around.
And I personally love this expression because it works in so many different situations.
>> Yes. It is a very versatile one. So the first meaning of roll around is when a time or an event comes around again or arrives after a period of time.
>> Like every time Monday rolls around, I feel unprepared.
>> [laughter] >> Every single Monday.
Like when the holidays roll around, everyone gets excited.
>> Meaning when that time comes again, when it arrives in the cycle.
>> Right, like time is rolling forward and that moment eventually rolls around.
>> And it has a very natural cyclical feeling, like it always comes, it always rolls around.
>> Yes, you cannot stop it.
>> Unfortunately.
>> [laughter] >> Like by the time the deadline rolls around, we need to be ready.
>> Meaning when that deadline arrives, when it comes.
>> And it will come.
>> It always does.
>> Always. You also hear it used for seasons or annual events.
>> Like every time summer rolls around, I promise myself I will travel more.
>> [laughter] >> And then And then nothing.
>> Life happens.
>> It always does.
>> Or by the time performance review rolls around, make sure your achievements are well documented.
>> Very professional, very practical advice.
>> Genuinely useful.
>> [laughter] >> Write that down.
>> Now, the second meaning of roll around is when an idea or a thought keeps circling in your mind.
>> Yes, like we talked about at the beginning of the episode.
>> Right, like there is an idea rolling around in my head, but I can't quite put it into words yet.
>> Meaning the idea is there circling, floating around, but not fully formed.
>> Or that question has been rolling around in my mind for weeks.
>> Meaning it keeps coming back, you keep thinking about it, you cannot let it go.
>> And this is such a natural expression for describing the way our minds work.
>> Right, like thoughts do not always sit still.
>> They roll around.
>> They keep moving.
>> Coming back.
>> Demanding attention.
>> Usually at 2:00 in the morning.
>> Always, always at 2:00 in the morning.
>> And the third meaning of roll around is the most literal one. It simply means to physically roll around on a surface.
>> Like the puppy was rolling around in the grass.
>> So happy.
>> So carefree.
>> Or the kids were rolling around on the floor laughing.
>> Yes, simple, physical, joyful even.
>> And in a more practical context, like the coins were rolling around in the bottom of the bag.
>> Meaning they were loose, moving around, not in one place.
>> Right, very visual, very clear.
>> So, roll around has three meanings.
>> When a time or event arrives or comes again.
>> When an idea keeps circling in your mind.
>> And to physically roll around on a surface.
>> Three meanings, all very natural.
>> All very useful.
>> Let's do the last one. Expression number four, roll on.
>> And this one has a few really interesting meanings that you will hear in very different situations.
>> Yes, and the first meaning of roll on is to continue or to keep moving forward, like time rolling on.
>> Right, like time rolls on whether we are ready or not.
>> Meaning time keeps moving. It does not stop, it does not wait.
>> And you hear this meaning in conversations about life, about progress, about things moving forward.
>> Like as the weeks rolled on, the team started to find their rhythm.
>> Meaning as time passed, as things continued, they improved.
>> Or the project rolled on despite all the challenges.
>> Meaning it continued, it kept moving forward, nothing stopped it.
>> Right, there's a sense of momentum, of persistence.
>> Yes, like nothing is going to stop this from moving forward.
>> And the second meaning of roll on is an expression of impatience or eagerness for something to arrive.
>> Like when you were really looking forward to something and you just want time to speed up.
>> Exactly, like roll on Friday.
>> [laughter] >> The most British expression in the world.
>> So British, but so relatable.
>> Meaning I can't wait for Friday. Please, just get here already.
>> Or roll on summer. I'm so tired of this cold weather.
>> Yes. Or roll on the weekend. This week has been exhausting.
>> And you can feel the longing in that expression.
>> Right. Yes, it is full of tired energy and hope.
>> Tired hope.
>> The most human feeling.
>> And this meaning is very common in British English, especially.
>> Yes, if you work with British colleagues, you will hear roll on Friday every single week.
>> [laughter] >> Guaranteed.
>> And the third meaning of roll on is the literal physical one. It means to apply something by rolling.
>> Like a roll-on deodorant.
>> Yes, exactly. A roll-on is a product that you apply by rolling the ball across your skin.
>> Like, do you use a roll-on or a spray?
>> Very everyday, very practical.
>> And you also hear roll-on for roller painters or anything you apply by rolling.
>> Like, roll on the first coat of paint and let it dry.
>> Right. Simple, clear, very practical.
>> And then there's the hyphenated form roll-on used as an adjective.
>> Like, roll-on luggage.
>> Yes, luggage that you roll on wheels.
>> Or a roll-on roll-off ferry.
>> Meaning vehicles roll on at one end and roll off at the other.
>> Very specific, but very real.
>> So, roll on has three meanings.
>> To continue or keep moving forward.
>> To express impatience or eagerness for something to arrive.
>> And to apply something physically by rolling.
>> Three meanings, all very natural, all very useful.
>> Okay, role-play time. Yes, this is my favorite part.
>> So, the scenario is two close friends catching up after a long week.
>> They work at the same company.
>> And they have a lot to talk about.
>> Ready?
>> Ready.
>> Okay, I need to vent. This week has been a lot.
>> Tell me everything. Roll on Friday, honestly.
>> Right? Like I cannot wait. But okay, so you know the new system they rolled out last month?
>> The one that everyone was complaining about?
>> That exact one. So apparently they are rolling it back.
>> Wait, really?
>> Yes, completely reverting to the old system.
>> What happened?
>> Too many bugs. The IT team had to roll back to the previous version three times in one week.
>> [laughter] >> Three times?
>> Three times. And the complaints just kept rolling in from every department.
>> Oh, no. That must have been stressful.
>> Incredibly.
And every time the review season rolls around, something like this always happens.
>> [laughter] >> Without fail.
>> Without fail.
>> And what did the manager say?
>> He just rolled with it, stayed calm, kept the team focused.
>> Honestly, that is impressive.
>> Right? And there has been an idea rolling around in my head about how to prevent this kind of thing in the future.
>> Oh, really? Tell me.
>> Basically, a proper testing phase before any rollout.
>> That makes total sense. Have you brought it up?
>> Not yet. I am still working it out. But by the time the next project rolls around, I want to have a proper proposal ready.
>> You should. And hey, you know the new budget decisions they announced?
>> Yes.
>> The bonuses are being rolled back this year.
>> I heard, and people are not happy.
>> Not at all. But I am not just going to roll over and accept it without asking questions.
>> Good. You should push back.
>> I will. Anyway, enough work talk. It's Friday. Roll on the weekend.
>> [laughter] >> Roll on the weekend. Absolutely.
>> Okay, did you catch all four expressions?
>> Roll on Friday, expressing eagerness for the weekend.
>> Rolling back the new system, reversing it.
>> Rolling in the complaints, arriving continuously.
>> Review season rolls around, meaning it arrives again.
>> Idea rolling around in my head, circling, not fully formed.
>> By the time the next project rolls around.
>> Bonuses being rolled back, reduced.
>> Not going to roll over and accept it.
>> Roll on the weekend. Can't wait.
>> All four expressions used naturally.
>> In one real conversation.
>> That's the goal, always.
>> Quiz time.
>> Let's go. I'll give you a sentence with a blank and three options, A, B, and C.
>> Think carefully. Do not rush.
>> Question one. The complaints started rolling in after the announcement was made. Is it A, rolling back, B, rolling in, C, rolling around?
>> Think about it. The answer is B, rolling in.
>> Yes, they were arriving in a steady, continuous flow.
>> Question two.
The software update caused major issues, so the team had to blank to the previous version.
Is it A, roll on, B, roll around, C, roll back?
>> The answer is C, roll back.
>> Exactly. Revert to the version that was working.
>> Question three. Every time the blank around, the whole team gets excited. Is it A, rolls on, B, rolls around, C, rolls back?
>> The answer is B, rolls around.
>> Yes, when that time comes been arrives in its cycle.
>> Question four.
Blank summer. I am so done with this cold weather. Is it A, roll back, B, roll around, C, roll on?
>> The answer is C, roll on.
>> Yes, expressing impatience and eagerness for summer to arrive.
>> Question five. There is an idea blank in my head, but I cannot quite express it yet. Is it A, rolling around, B, rolling on, C, rolling back?
>> The answer is A, rolling around.
>> Yes, the idea is circling in your mind, not fully formed.
>> Question six. As the months blank on, the team became more confident. Is it A, rolled in, B, rolled on, C, rolled back?
>> The answer is B, rolled on.
>> Rolled on, exactly. Time continued, moved forward, and the team grew.
>> Question seven. Since they reduced prices, orders have been dash all day. Is it A, rolling on, B, rolling back, C, rolling in?
>> And the answer is C, rolling in.
>> Yes, arriving continuously in a steady flow.
>> Question eight. The company decided to dash the new policy after widespread criticism.
Is it A, roll in, B, roll around, C, roll back?
>> The answer is C, roll back.
>> Yes, reverse it, undo it, go back to what was before.
>> Question nine. He just dashed to work at 11, looking completely relaxed. Is it A, rolled around, B, rolled in, C, rolled on?
>> The answer is B, rolled in.
>> Yes, arrived casually, late, completely unbothered.
>> Question 10, last one.
She was dashed it after the business became successful. Is it A, rolling on, B, rolling in, C, rolling back?
>> The answer is B, rolling in it.
>> Yes, she had so much money, she was rolling in it.
>> [laughter] >> The dream.
>> The absolute dream. Okay, how did you do?
>> Drop your score in the comments. We read every single one.
>> Quick recap. Before we go, >> roll back, meaning one, to reduce or reverse a policy or decision.
>> Meaning two, to revert software or a system to a previous version.
>> Meaning three, to physically move something backwards.
>> Roll in, meaning one, to arrive in large quantities or a steady flow.
>> Meaning two, to arrive casually or gradually.
>> Meaning three, for weather or something large moving in slowly.
>> And rolling in it means having a lot of money.
>> Roll around, meaning one, when a time or event arrives or comes again.
>> Meaning two, when an idea keeps circling in your mind.
>> Meaning three, to physically roll around on a surface.
>> Roll on, meaning one, to continue or keep moving forward.
>> Meaning two, to express impatience or eagerness for something to arrive.
>> Meaning three, to apply something physically by rolling.
>> Four expressions, so many meanings, all very natural.
>> All very real.
>> All very useful.
>> And finally, your daily challenge.
>> This one is very simple.
>> Today, pick just one expression from this episode.
>> Just one.
>> And notice where it comes up in your day.
>> Or use it yourself in a conversation, in a message, in your own thoughts.
>> Like if you were waiting for the weekend, say to yourself, "Roll on Friday."
>> Or if an idea is circling in your head, notice that and say, "There's something rolling around in my mind."
>> Or if something keeps getting reversed at work, say, "They rolled it back."
>> Use it once, notice it once.
>> That is the whole challenge.
>> And come back and tell us in the comments.
>> We genuinely love hearing from you.
>> And if today helped you, please give it a like.
>> And subscribe if you haven't already.
>> New episodes every single week.
>> Just for you.
>> All right, everyone. That's a wrap.
>> I'm Jamie.
>> I'm Laura, and we will >> see [music] you next time.
>> Bye, everyone.
>> Bye.
>> [music]
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