How to Pronounce "get a move on"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmuv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /mˈuːv/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-uh-MOOV-awn
UK
get-uh-MOOV-on
Listen in Context
Get a move on or we'll miss the bus!
Please get a move on, we are late.
The teacher told us to get a move on and finish our work.
If you don't get a move on, we'll be eating dinner at midnight.