Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing move, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
move heaven and earth
CEFR B2to spare no effort, even extraordinary effort, in pursuing a goal
Neutral
move the needle
CEFR B2to have a significant, measurable effect on a key metric or outcome
Neutral