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What does the phrase “Bust a Move” mean?

Hessa Al-Mutairi
Hessa Al-Mutairi
What does the phrase “Bust a Move” mean?
Salam! In a kids dance competition, one of the judges exclaimed, "It's time to bust a move!" It sounded fun, but I'm not quite sure what it means. Could you help me understand its meaning? Thanks a bunch!
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Last update: 2 months ago
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Mary Garcia
Mary Garcia
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Near Native Speaker
Philippines

Greetings to you, Hessa Al-Mutairi.


This phrase could have two meanings. 


It could be African-American slang that means “to leave”. It is synonymous to “get in gear”, “hit the road”, or “make a move”. We can say, “My bags are packed and I will bust a move early tomorrow morning.” 


Bust a move could also mean to dance. This phrase is from a song of the same title by Young MC. When someone is dancing energetically and just feeling the music we can say, “Wow! I don’t know that she can bust a move like that.”

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