busting a move

Verb

bust a move (third-person singular simple present busts a move, present participle busting a move, simple past and past participle busted a move or bust a move)

1. (idiomatic, transitive, African-American Vernacular) To dance.
   • Damn, see that guy on the dance floor? He can bust a move!

   Synonyms:

   cut a rug

2. (idiomatic, transitive, African-American Vernacular) To initiate an action, such as a departure, attack, etc.
   • It's time to go. Let's bust a move.

   Synonyms:

   get in gear, hit the road, make a move