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move on

verb
  1. To continue; to proceed; to go on. (intransitive)
  2. To start dealing with something else. (intransitive) · The best revenge is always to just happily move on and let karma do the rest.
  3. To attempt a seduction, often in a way seen as disloyal or rude to another. (informal, transitive) · I think Shane is going to move on my ex tonight.
  4. To physically move something or someone. · The police moved the protestors on.
  5. To assault or attack. (transitive)
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"You go on and tell the Dutchman to get a move on him.
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 44 · B2
“Move on, then.” And the bier was lifted once more, and they proceeded.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 219 · C1

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