step lively
To move quickly; to hurry along.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We need to step lively to catch the last train.”
“The tour guide told the group to step lively so they could reach the museum before it closed.”
“Realizing the storm was approaching rapidly, the hikers were forced to step lively across the mountain pass to reach safety before nightfall.”
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baby step
A small effort made towards the completion of a much larger task.
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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind
(used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.
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one step ahead
maintaining a slight advantage; continuing to lead
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one step forward, two steps back
A situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.
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pep in one's step
A confident, happy, energetic or enthusiastic mood or manner.
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retrace one's steps
To return to a place one has been to before.
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smell what someone is stepping in
Alternative form of pick up what someone is putting down.
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spring in one's step
Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.
Last updated August 10, 2026