get moving

phrase

informal
: to start moving or going quickly : to hurry
We need to get moving or we'll miss the show.

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May 21 – June 20 A group idea can get moving once someone names the next step. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026 Gemini May 21 – June 20 A group idea can get moving once someone names the next step. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 Aug. 2026 Motivate your baby to get moving with this adorable octopus that can light up, spin and play music. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 April is a month that rewards those who show up ready to get moving. — Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get moving

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“Get moving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20moving. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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