How to Pronounce "have to be moving along"
expression
HAV tuh bee MOO-ving uh-LAWNG
hav TOO bee MOO-ving uhl-ONG
Definition
This expression is a polite, informal way to say you need to leave or continue on your way, often used when ending a conversation or visit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈmuvɪŋ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
British English
hæv/ /tˈuː/ /bˈiː/ /mˈuːvɪŋ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV tuh bee MOO-ving uh-LAWNG
UK
hav TOO bee MOO-ving uhl-ONG
Listen in Context
I have to be moving along, I have an appointment.
It's getting late, so I have to be moving along.
Thank you for dinner, but I have to be moving along now.
Well, I have to be moving along before the traffic gets bad.