shuffle over

Frequency: 6.48.0 per million words

to move to a different position, often to make space, by sliding one's feet

shuffleVERB + ADVERB

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Examples (10)

  • He had to shuffle over to make room for the new arrival.
  • Could you shuffle over a bit so I can sit down?
  • The old man slowly shuffled over to the window to watch the rain.
  • Please shuffle over so the camera can get a better shot.
  • They had to shuffle over in their seats to let the latecomers pass.
  • The children shuffled over to the teacher when called.
  • I asked him to shuffle over and give me some space.
  • She shuffled over to the other side of the sofa.
  • The audience began to shuffle over as the lights dimmed.
  • Can you shuffle over here and help me with this?