make a move

phrase

British, informal

: to leave a place

It's been a lovely evening, but it's time we were making a move.

Examples of make a move in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In February, Germany legend Lothar Matthaus suggested Bayern Munich should make a move for Schlager, having compared him in style to another former Germany international, Bastian Schweinsteiger. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 21 July 2026

The Heat also did not make a move at the March 1 buyout deadline, as Rozier remained on the Heat’s standard roster. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026

Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report recently suggested the Raiders make a move on Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins to serve as the team’s bridge QB until Mendoza is ready to take over. — Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

School is getting out and people want to make a move before the start of the next school year, Fite said. — Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for make a move

• approve
• disprove
• improve
• remove
• reprove
• disapprove
• groove
• prove