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on the move

idiom
Meaning

Changing location; in motion.


Examples
SIMPLE

The family is always on the move.

CONTEXTUAL

Because his job requires constant travel, he is always on the move between different cities.

COMPLEX

The nomadic tribe remained constantly on the move, following the seasonal migration patterns across the vast, arid plains.

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

    get moving

    To start hurrying to undertake a task.

  4. 04

    keep it moving

    To continue or advance notwithstanding any issue or obstacle.

  5. 05

    make a move

    To take action.

  6. 06

    move furniture

    To engage someone physically; to brawl.

  7. 07

    move heaven and earth

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

  8. 08

    move house

    To change one's place of residence.

Last updated April 17, 2026