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British English
Budge up
Used when requesting space in a crowded seating area.
Literal Meaning
To move or shift in a specified direction, in this case horizontally or sideward.
Actual Meaning
Move over, make room
Examples in Context

'Budge up so I can sit.' (Translation: Move over)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Make space
  • 2Friendly request
  • 3Casual
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