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Have to be moving along Meaning in English

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.

Usage & Nuances

Typically used in casual settings—like with friends or colleagues. Softer and friendlier than simply saying 'I have to go.' Can sound indirect or polite, sometimes softening the exit. Common variants: 'should be moving along,' 'better be moving along.'

Spanish: tengo que irme - tengo que seguir mi caminoPortuguese (BR): preciso ir andando - tenho que seguir em frentePortuguese (PT): tenho de me ir embora - tenho que seguir caminhoChinese (Simplified): 我得走了 - 我得继续前进了Chinese (Traditional): 我得走了 - 我得繼續前進了Hindi: मुझे चलना होगा - मुझे आगे बढ़ना होगाArabic: يجب أن أذهب - عليّ أن أتابع طريقيBengali: যেতে হবে - এখনই বের হতে হবেRussian: пора идти - нужно уже уходитьJapanese: そろそろ失礼します - もう行かなくてはVietnamese: tôi phải đi đây - tôi phải rời điKorean: 이제 가봐야겠어요 - 슬슬 일어나야겠어요Turkish: artık gitmeliyim - yavaş yavaş çıkmalıyımUrdu: مجھے اب چلنا ہوگا - مجھے جانا ہےIndonesian: saya harus pergi - saya harus beranjak

Example Sentences

I have to be moving along, I have an appointment.

basic

It's getting late, so I have to be moving along.

basic

Thank you for dinner, but I have to be moving along now.

basic

Well, I have to be moving along before the traffic gets bad.

natural

I'm enjoying this, but I really have to be moving along or I'll miss my train.

natural

Sorry to dash out, but I have to be moving along—lots to do today.

natural