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set the wheels in motionto initiate a chain of events necessary to help one achieve a goal (more quickly)Rate it:

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poetry in motionGraceful, fluid movement.Rate it:

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put in motionto trigger movement, to get goingRate it:

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set in motionto trigger movement, to get goingRate it:

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slow motionEfecto de lentitud de movimiento que se obtiene al proyectar o rodar una película a mayor velocidad de la normal.Rate it:

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stop motionUna técnica de animación que consiste en aparentar el movimiento de objetos estáticos por medio de una serie de imágenes fijas sucesivas.Rate it:

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bring forwardTo call up for consideration.Rate it:

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forward-leaningDisposed to take action or to exercise initiative; aggressive; bold.Rate it:

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look forward toTo anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure.Rate it:

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pay it forwardPerforming a selfless act of kindness (normally for a random stranger) after having been the beneficiary of such an act oneself - the mentality behind which is to make kindness contagious such that it multiplies exponentiallyRate it:

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look forwardTo anticipate or expect; especially, to expect something to be pleasant.Rate it:

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put forwardTo change the time in a time zone to a later time.Rate it:

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"i'm not going left, i'm not going to the right, i'm not going forward or backward, i'm going to godGodRate it:

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put forwardTo propose for consideration.Rate it:

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bring forwardTo make something happen earlier than originally planned.Rate it:

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carry forwardThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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come forwardUsed other than as an idiom: see come, forward.Rate it:

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come forwardTo offer help or information (especially, about a crime).Rate it:

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fashion forwardadjective. relating to, anticipating, or reflecting the most up-to-date fashion trendsRate it:

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flash forwardTo move forward in time.Rate it:

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forward-leaningInnovative, cutting-edge, progressive, visionary.Rate it:

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move forwardUsed other than as an idiom: see move, forward.Rate it:

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move forwardTo progress, modernizeRate it:

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one step forward, two steps backA situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.Rate it:

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push forwardTo reschedule for an earlier date.Rate it:

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push forwardTo continue to act or do something, especially with a lot of effortRate it:

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put one's best foot forwardTo show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.Rate it:

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put the clock forwardTo change the time in a time zone to a later time.Rate it:

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Put Your Best Foot ForwardTo leave the perfect first impression, to try your best to do somethingRate it:

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spring forward, fall backA mnemonic to advise how clocks are altered for Daylight Saving Time: time goes forward in the Spring, and back in FallRate it:

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step forwardto admit one's wrongdoing, to own upRate it:

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step forwardto volunteer for something; to offer one's servicesRate it:

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come along!Join me, move forward, let's stay together.Rate it:

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elbow greaseEffort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.Rate it:

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forge aheadTo move forward quickly, or to make good progress with (especially a plan)Rate it:

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full speed aheadA command, especially on military vessels, to move forward at maximum speed.Rate it:

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hold outTo hold something out; to extend forward.Rate it:

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get the ball rollingTo begin; to start some action; to set in motion.Rate it:

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bite the bulletTo accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to continue moving forward.Rate it:

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curveballA forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve".Rate it:

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Get the Green LightGet permitted to do something, be allowed to move forward in taskRate it:

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make headwayTo progress; to move forward.Rate it:

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a side glance!Offering/Receiving, observing a straight forward focus of attention, without any variation of head or eye movement.Rate it:

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put one foot in front of the otherTo move forward, progress steadily.Rate it:

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beggars cannot be choosersDeserving people cannot put forward their choices. You cannot be concerned about the quality or quantity of certain product or service that you cannot buy or get hold of easily.Rate it:

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jumpThat is further forward.Rate it:

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lead the lineTo play as centre forward.Rate it:

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abstract verbA verb of motion whose motion is multidirectional (as opposed to unidirectional) or indirect, or whose action is repeated or in a series (iterative), instead of being a single, completed action. Abstract verbs are always imperfective in aspect, even with prefixes that are normally associated with the perfective aspect.Rate it:

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after you, AlphonseAn exchange indicating excessive formality or effort at politeness, particularly where two people each refuse to go forward because each insists on allowing the other to go forward first.Rate it:

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aggredi ad dicendumto come forward to make a speech; to address the house.Rate it:

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