Let's roll

[Ferdie11]

Hi,

When do americans use the expression "Let's roll"?

Many thanks.

[stanislaw.masny]

Hi,

When do Americans use the expression "Let's roll"?

Many thanks.

"let's roll" has been used extensively as a term to move and start an activity, attack, mission or project. The phrase has been widely appropriated as battle cry. After the attack of September 11, 2001 the phrase , mainly in the United states symbolize heroism and self sacrifice. The phrase may have origin as early as 1908.
S.M.

[Gillnetter]

"let's roll" has been used extensively as a term to move and start an activity, attack, mission or project. The phrase has been widely appropriated as battle cry. After the attack of September 11, 2001 the phrase , mainly in the United states symbolize heroism and self sacrifice. The phrase may have origin as early as 1908.
S.M.

I always thought it meant "let's go", as in get in the car so we can leave. It's usually used to indicate that it is time to leave. The "roll" part seems to come from the tires of the car rolling. It could be used in the sense of starting an activity...I guess.

[Dacre]

I agree with Gillnetter. Most of the time "Let's roll!" means, "Get in the car and we'll go."

[Ripley7700]

I think that all of these responses are correct. Ultimately, it means "let's go." Although the normal, daily use might mean "get in the car and go," "let's roll" also has a military meaning. To me, it has a more determined feeling than "let's go." In other words, "let's move no matter what the circumstances." It might also be a shortened "let's rock and roll," which also has a military and more aggressive/confident connotation (like its musical origin).