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Grammar fix

move on

continue after a change or difficulty

To stop focusing on something in the past, especially after a problem or loss, and start thinking about the future or doing something new.

phrasal verbB1common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • After losing his job, it took him a while to move on and look for new opportunities.daily life
  • In my opinion, it’s important to move on from mistakes so you can learn and improve in the future.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: move on (from sth)

WrongIt's time to move on from to the next topic.

RightIt's time to move on to the next topic. / to move on from the past.

'Move ON TO' the next thing, or 'move on FROM' something — don't stack both prepositions.

Patternmove on (from sth)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff It is advisable to relinquish the past and progress forward.

Natural You've just got to move on.

'Move on' is the natural way to talk about leaving the past behind; the formal version sounds like a self-help manual.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • move on + from/to
    from the pastto the next thingwith your lifequickly

Don't confuse it

Not the same as 'move out' (to leave a place where you live).

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