Cool MateHurry up vs Move it
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Hurry up
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Move it
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
| Hurry up | Move it | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈhʌri ʌp//🇺🇸 //ˈhɜri ʌp// | 🇬🇧 //muːv ɪt//🇺🇸 //muːv ɪt// |
| Meaning | Do something faster. | To change position or location. |
| Example | You need to hurry up or we will miss the train! | Come on, we need to move it if we're going to catch the bus! |
| 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 faster |
| Common mistakes | Omitting 'up', saying just 'hurry'., 'Hurry up' used in formal writing., Using 'hurry up' without an object or activity. | Using in formal situations where a different phrase is more appropriate., Confusing with 'move on' which means to progress., Misinterpreting as a literal instruction without urgency. |
| Usage notes | Commonly used in casual contexts to prompt someone to act more quickly. Avoid in formal situations. | Commonly used in casual conversations to encourage someone to hurry up or take action. Might not be appropriate in formal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Hurry up vs Move it
What's the difference between Hurry up and Move it?
Hurry up: Do something faster. Move it: To change position or location.
Can you show an example of each?
Hurry up: You need to hurry up or we will miss the train! Move it: Come on, we need to move it if we're going to catch the bus!
Can I use Hurry up and Move it interchangeably?
Not always. Hurry up and 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.