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get a move on 

similar to "put a fire under it," "let's move/get going," or "get the lead out"...meaning to hurry. as mentioned above, it is usually used by parents, dads in particular.
"stop dawdling or you'll be late for school. now quit lollygagging and let's get a move on!"
get a move on by maya January 15, 2004