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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The union wants to keep the draft at 20 rounds, move it to June, and allow college players eligibility after their sophomore year. Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 It is currently installed on the restaurant’s roof, though Douek plans to move it into the atrium, where customers can photograph themselves beneath it rather than merely slowing traffic to stare. Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 Hold the skin taut, position the epilator at a 90-degree angle, and move it slowly against the direction of hair growth without pressing too hard. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026 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 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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