make a move
To take action.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is time to make a move and start the project.”
“If you really like her, you should make a move before someone else asks her out.”
“The company waited until the market stabilized before they decided to make a move to acquire their main competitor.”
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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bust a move
To dance.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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doctors make the worst patients
It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.
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enough to make a cat laugh
Very outlandish or outrageous.
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enough to make the angels weep
Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.
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fine feathers make fine birds
Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.
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get a move on
To hurry up, to get moving.
Last updated August 10, 2026