move it

phrase

US, informal : to start moving or going quickly
We'd better move it if we don't want to be late.

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That means the mix in your mouth today is not fixed, and habits move it in one direction or the other over time. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 This handheld microfiber duster is designed to fit right into nooks and crannies to pick up dirt rather than just move it around. Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 But Harriet Island flooding forced her to move it at the last minute 40 miles west to the Carver County Fairgrounds in Waconia. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 1 July 2026 Agriculture regulators advise home gardeners to either consume homegrown produce on site or not move it at all from the property to prevent the spread of the fly to nearby regions. Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for move it

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“Move it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20it. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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