Let's go let's go let's go vs Let's move

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Let's go let's go let's go

Informal Common idiom

Let's move

Informal Top 2,000 (common)

Most common: Let's move

	Let's go let's go let's go	Let's move
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //lɛts ɡəʊ lɛts ɡəʊ lɛts ɡəʊ// 🇺🇸 //lɛts ɡoʊ lɛts ɡoʊ lɛts ɡoʊ//	🇬🇧 //lɛts muːv// 🇺🇸 //lɛts muːv//
Meaning	A way to say 'let's leave' or 'let's move quickly'.	Let's go somewhere or change position.
Example	As the clock struck midnight, they shouted, 'Let's go let's go let's go!' to exit the party.	When the concert starts, let's move to the front.
Register	Informal	Informal
How common	Common idiom	Top 2,000 (common)
Collocations	let's go outside, let's go home, let's go now	let's move forward, let's move quickly, let's move ahead
Common mistakes	Using in formal contexts where more precise language is needed., Not using the phrase with appropriate enthusiasm can lead to confusion about urgency.	Using 'let's move' in a formal context., Confusing with 'let's move on' which implies changing the topic., Mispronouncing it as 'lets move' without the apostrophe.
Usage notes	'Let's go let's go let's go' is often used to show excitement or urgency. It's informal and best suited for friends or casual settings. Avoid in formal situations.	Use when encouraging a group to leave or start doing something. Most common in casual settings, not suitable for formal occasions.

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Come on. Let's go, let's go, let's go.

Let's go let's go let's go

Let's move.

Let's move

Frequently asked questions: Let's go let's go let's go vs Let's move

What's the difference between Let's go let's go let's go and Let's move?

Let's go let's go let's go: A way to say 'let's leave' or 'let's move quickly'. Let's move: Let's go somewhere or change position.

Which is more common: Let's go let's go let's go and Let's move?

Let's move is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Let's go let's go let's go: As the clock struck midnight, they shouted, 'Let's go let's go let's go!' to exit the party. Let's move: When the concert starts, let's move to the front.

Can I use Let's go let's go let's go and Let's move interchangeably?

Not always. Let's go let's go let's go and Let's move 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.