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step lively

idiom
Meaning

To move quickly; to hurry along.


Examples
SIMPLE

We need to step lively to catch the last train.

CONTEXTUAL

The tour guide told the group to step lively so they could reach the museum before it closed.

COMPLEX

Realizing the storm was approaching rapidly, the hikers were forced to step lively across the mountain pass to reach safety before nightfall.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    baby step

    A small effort made towards the completion of a much larger task.

  2. 02

    one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

    (used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.

  3. 03

    one step ahead

    maintaining a slight advantage; continuing to lead

  4. 04

    one step forward, two steps back

    A situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.

  5. 05

    pep in one's step

    A confident, happy, energetic or enthusiastic mood or manner.

  6. 06

    spring in one's step

    Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.

  7. 07

    step back

    To stop what one is doing and evaluate the current situation.

  8. 08

    step down

    To resign or retire from an office or position of authority.

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