Move To Do Something Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Move To Do Something Idiom mean?

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move to (do something) What does move to (do something) mean?	to propose to do something (usually at a meeting)	I will move to have another meeting next week so we can discuss the problem.
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skosh What does "skosh" mean?	a little more
keep up with the times What does "keep up with the times" mean?	stay in fashion	My aunt tries very hard to keep up with the times.
build (something) to order What does "build (something) to order" mean?	to make something especially for a customer	The family wanted to build their kitchen table to order.
have the floor What does "have the floor" mean?	to have permission to speak in a meeting	The president had the floor for almost an hour during the meeting.
hive of activity What does "hive of activity" mean?	somewhere where things are very busy (like the activity around a beehive)	The wedding hall was a hive of activity as everyone got ready for the wedding.

blow a deal What does "blow a deal" mean?	to ruin a business deal with someone	We are working hard so that we do not blow the deal with our new customer.
come into one`s own What does "come into one`s own" mean?	to begin to perform or work well because of good circumstances	The player has come into his own as a basketball player since he changed positions.
have a rough time (of it) What does "have a rough time (of it)" mean?	experience a difficult period	My friend had a rough time of it when he was forced to leave his job.
to stretch the truth What does "to stretch the truth" mean?	to misrepresent the truth (a little)	The witness was stretching the truth when she told the judge her excuse for the crime.

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Move To Do Something Idiom