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move out

idiom
Meaning

To leave one's present location; to leave somewhere for another place.


Examples
SIMPLE

I plan to move out of my apartment next month.

CONTEXTUAL

After living with his parents for years, he finally saved enough money to move out and get his own place.

COMPLEX

Following the sudden expiration of their lease, the tenants were forced to move out, leaving behind the home they had occupied for over a decade.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bust a move

    To dance.

  2. 02

    get a move on

    To hurry up, to get moving.

  3. 03

    make a move

    To take action.

  4. 04

    move furniture

    To engage someone physically; to brawl.

  5. 05

    move heaven and earth

    To do whatever is necessary, including extreme or unusual actions; to go to extremes.

  6. 06

    move house

    To change one's place of residence.

  7. 07

    move on

    To continue; to proceed; to go on.

  8. 08

    move one's body

    To dance.

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