Get a move on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmuv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GET-uh-MOOV-awn
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /mˈuːv/ /ˈɒn
get-uh-MOOV-on
Definition
To hurry up or start moving faster, especially when someone is moving too slowly or needs to get going.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Commonly used to tell people to hurry up, especially in spoken, friendly, or impatient situations. Variations: 'Come on, get a move on!' Not used in formal writing. Often replaced by 'hurry up'.
Spanish: date prisa - apúratePortuguese (BR): anda logo - se apressePortuguese (PT): anda lá - despacha-teChinese (Simplified): 快点Chinese (Traditional): 快點Hindi: जल्दी करोArabic: أسرعBengali: তাড়াতাড়ি কর - নড়ে চড়ে বস (informal)Russian: поторопиться - шевелитьсяJapanese: 急いで - 早く動くVietnamese: nhanh lên - mau lênKorean: 서둘러 - 빨리 움직여Turkish: acele et - çabuk olUrdu: جلدی کرو - حرکت کروIndonesian: cepat bergerak - ayo buru-buru
Example Sentences
Get a move on or we'll miss the bus!
basic
Please get a move on, we are late.
basic
The teacher told us to get a move on and finish our work.
basic
If you don't get a move on, we'll be eating dinner at midnight.
natural
Alright kids, get a move on! The movie starts in ten minutes.
natural
Come on, let's get a move on before the store closes.
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