getting a move on

phrase

present participle of get a move on

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beating it
Phrase
  • Men and boys fulfilled traditional roles around a large circular drum, beating it rhythmically.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
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“Getting a move on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20a%20move%20on. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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