Cool MateHurry up vs Let's move it
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Hurry up
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Let's move it
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
| Hurry up | Let's move it | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈhʌri ʌp//🇺🇸 //ˈhɜri ʌp// | 🇬🇧 //lɛts muːv ɪt//🇺🇸 //lɛts muːv ɪt// |
| Meaning | Do something faster. | Let's go or do something quickly. |
| Example | You need to hurry up or we will miss the train! | Come on, everyone, let's move it before it starts to rain! |
| Register | Informal | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | hurry up and wait, hurry up before, hurry up to | move it quickly, move it along, move it now |
| Common mistakes | Omitting 'up', saying just 'hurry'., 'Hurry up' used in formal writing., Using 'hurry up' without an object or activity. | Using in formal contexts where more polite phrases are required., Confusing with 'Let's move on' which implies changing topics., Overusing in situations where a more specific instruction is needed. |
| Usage notes | Commonly used in casual contexts to prompt someone to act more quickly. Avoid in formal situations. | Use this phrase to encourage action or speed. Often used in casual situations among friends or peers. |
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Frequently asked questions: Hurry up vs Let's move it
What's the difference between Hurry up and Let's move it?
Hurry up: Do something faster. Let's move it: Let's go or do something quickly.
Can you show an example of each?
Hurry up: You need to hurry up or we will miss the train! Let's move it: Come on, everyone, let's move it before it starts to rain!
Can I use Hurry up and Let's move it interchangeably?
Not always. Hurry up and Let's move it are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.