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Definition of get a move on

get a move on

verb

  • to start a task.

    Last edited on Sep 09 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.

  • to move quickly.
                                                                                                  

    Citation from "Chapter 13", Eastbound & Down (TV), Season 2 Episode 7 (2010) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Dec 20 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.

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Definitions include: "Get ready for some serious trouble."
Definitions include: "buy one get one" free.
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Definitions include: to dance.
Definitions include: to be complex.
Definitions include: to approach someone with romantic intent.
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Definitions include: to sell.
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Other terms relating to 'on':

Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive.
Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.
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Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone.
Definitions include: to be involved with.
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