get moving
idiom
informal
: to start moving or going quickly : to hurry
We need to get moving or we'll miss the show.
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The firm is ready to get moving, project architect Nathan Melotte said.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
An Atlanta couple turned their love of a classic jump rope activity into a workout that's helped thousands get moving and get fit.
—Monique John, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The trails just outside town in the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains are begging you and your travel buddy to get moving.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
This music-heavy YouTube series encourages kids to get moving with original songs and dance routines.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
An Atlanta couple turned their love of a classic jump rope activity into a workout that's helped thousands get moving and get fit.
—Monique John, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The trails just outside town in the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains are begging you and your travel buddy to get moving.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
This music-heavy YouTube series encourages kids to get moving with original songs and dance routines.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Get moving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20moving. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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