Move on

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To stop thinking about or dealing with a problem or a difficult situation and start doing or thinking something different.

I think it's time to move on and put this painful experience behind us.
Visual representation of "move on" - To stop thinking about or dealing with a problem or a difficult situation and start doing or thinking something different.

Often appears as...

  • move on from something
  • move on to something
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Visual representation of "move on"
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Emotional Closure

Used when encouraging someone to emotionally let go of an issue.

Illustration for Emotional Closure
It was a tough breakup, but it's healthier to move on.
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Conversation Shift

Signals a change in topic during a conversation.

Illustration for Conversation Shift
We've discussed this a lot, let's move on to another subject.
Visual representation of the word "Move on"

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