Get something moving

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To make something start or continue.

You need to get this project moving if you want to finish in time.
Visual representation of "get something moving" - To make something start or continue

Often appears as...

  • get the ball moving
  • get the process moving
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Encouragement Context

Used to motivate someone to start or speed up a task.

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Come on, let's get this cleaning moving; guests will arrive soon!
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Deadline Pressure

Suggests urgency due to time constraints.

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The deadline is tomorrow; we must get the report moving.
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Progressive Action

About creating steady progress, not just starting.

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To get our fitness moving, we'll run a little farther each day.
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