Budge up

Pro Tip 1/3

Casual Use

Used in informal settings among friends or family, not in formal or professional situations.

Hey, can you budge up on the couch? I want to sit too.

Pro Tip 2/3

Spatial Request

Often used to ask someone to move slightly and make space in a limited area, like a bench or sofa.

Budge up, please; there's enough room for all of us if we squeeze a bit.

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Non-verbal Cues

Can be accompanied by body language, like patting the space you'd like to occupy or gesturing.

She patted the seat next to her and said, 'Budge up a bit for me?'