move furniture
The phrase "move furniture" can be used both literally and idiomatically, depending on the context.
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Definition
A2Household
To physically relocate or rearrange pieces of furniture within a space.
Example
- We need to move furniture to make space for the new carpet.
- She decided to move furniture around to refresh the look of the living room.
C1Informal
(idiomatic, slang)To engage in a physical fight or brawl.
Example
- Things got heated at the bar, and soon they were moving furniture.
C1Informal
(idiomatic, euphemism)To engage in vigorous sexual activity.
Example
- They spent the night moving furniture.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "move furniture":
move itmove aroundmove inmove backonly movehouse movermove out