get a move on

Meaning

Start moving or acting more quickly to avoid being late or to finish a task promptly.

Examples

• We need to get a move on if we want to reach the theater before the movie starts.
• The supervisor told the team to get a move on because the deadline is only an hour away.

Pronunciation: /ɡɛt ə muːv ɒn/

Synonyms of get a move on

Words with a similar meaning to get a move on:

• hurry
• rush
• hasten
• step on it

Antonyms of get a move on

Words with the opposite meaning to get a move on:

• dawdle
• linger