Shake a leg

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verb phrase

To hurry up or move faster.

Shake a leg, we're running late for the meeting.
Visual representation of "shake a leg" - To hurry up or move faster

Often appears as...

  • you better shake a leg
  • shake a leg quick

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "shake a leg"
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Urgency Expression

Used to express urgency, often when time is short or there's a rush.

Illustration for Urgency Expression
Shake a leg! Our train leaves in 10 minutes!
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Informal Situations

Best used in casual or informal settings, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Situations
Shake a leg, kids! We don't want to miss the movie's start.
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Mildly Imperative

It's a light-hearted command that pushes someone to act quickly.

Illustration for Mildly Imperative
Hey, shake a leg! Everyone's waiting for you.
Visual representation of the word "Shake a leg"

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