motion

Related to motion: Laws of motion, Uniform motion

go through the motions

To do the base functions of some activity without much thought or interest. I've done this job for so long that I just go through the motions every day. A lot of people in church are just there to go through the motions instead of really trying to apply the sermon to their lives.

See also: go, motion, through

it's not the meat, it's the motion

It's not what you have, it's how you use it. The phrase is often used in a sexual way (as "meat" is a slang term for "penis"). Don't be discouraged—it's not the meat, it's the motion!

motion (for) (one) to (do something)

To use body language to instruct or direct one to do something. She motioned to me to be quiet as I came into the room. I motioned for the stage assistant to lower the curtains.

See also: motion

motion (one) away from (someone or something)

To indicate by gesture for one to move away from someone or something. Realizing the danger they were in, Susan silently motioned the children away from the sleeping bear cubs. The bodyguard motioned the tourists away from the famous actor.

motion (someone) to the side

To indicate with gestures or body language for one to move aside, especially to be out of the way or earshot of someone. The driver of the car flashed his badge to the security guard and motioned him to the side.

motion aside

To indicate with one's body language for someone to move to one side, especially to be out of the way or earshot of others. A noun or pronoun can be used between "motion" and "aside." The driver of the car flashed his badge to the security guard and motioned him aside. The principal motioned aside the teacher so she could speak to him in private.

motion lotion

slang Any substance that is or acts as a lubricant, whether for mechanical parts or for sexual use. Make sure to put some motion lotion on that bike chain after you clean it up. We're trying some stimulating motion lotion to spice up our sex life.

motion smoothing

A process by which one's TV artificially increases the frame rate of video in order to remove motion blur. As a result, some movies and TV shows have an exaggeratedly realistic visual quality more typical of videotape than film. The process is also called "motion interpolation," and is known informally as the "soap opera effect." I think motion smoothing is the reason why everything looks weird on your new TV. Motion smoothing can be helpful if you're watching something particularly fast-paced, like sports.

motion to (one)

To use gestures to communicate something to one or to get one's attention. She motioned to me to be quiet as I came into the room. I tried to motion to the teacher through the window, but she didn't notice me.

See also: motion

motion to one side

To indicate with one's body language for someone to move to one side, especially to be out of the way or earshot of others. A noun or pronoun can be used between "motion" and "to." The driver of the car flashed his badge to the security guard and motioned him to one side. The principal motioned to one side the teacher so she could speak to him in private.

poetry in motion

Something that is very elegant, graceful, and/or beautiful to observe, especially dance or the performing arts. The ballet was sublime to watch, truly poetry in motion.

See also: motion

put (something) in motion

To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire put the legislation in motion. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to put the project in motion.

put the wheels in motion

To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire put the wheels in motion for the legislation. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to put the wheels in motion.

set (something) in motion

To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire set the legislation in motion. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to set the project in motion.

See also: motion, set

set the wheels in motion

To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire set the wheels in motion for the legislation. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to set the wheels in motion.

table (something)

To delay, postpone, or suspend something for future consideration or discussion. The legislature agreed to table the motion for another day. I'd rather table the issue until we have some more concrete information.

the wheels are in motion

Things have begun developing, unfolding, or progressing. If you're going to act, you have to do it now, but once the wheels are in motion, there is no going back! Boss: "Jeff, what's the status of our new deployment strategy?" Jeff: "The wheels are in motion, we're just waiting for some final tests from the development team."

go through the motions

Fig. to make a feeble effort to do something; to do something insincerely or in cursory fashion. Jane isn't doing her best. She's just going through the motions. Bill was supposed to be raking the yard, but he was just going through the motions.

See also: go, motion, through

motion (for) someone to do something

to give someone a hand signal to do something. The minister motioned the organist to begin playing. I motioned Ken to raise the curtain so the play could begin. Sally motioned for the waiter to bring the check. I will motion to the usher and try to get him to come over here and help us.

See also: motion

motion someone aside

to give a hand signal to someone to move aside. (See also motion someone to one side.) He motioned her aside and had a word with her. I motioned aside the guard and asked him a question.

motion someone away from someone or something

to give a hand signal to someone to move away from someone or something. She motioned me away from Susan. The police officer motioned the boys away from the wrecked car.

motion someone to one side

and motion someone to the side

to give someone a hand signal to move to the side of something, such as the road. (Very similar to motion someone aside.) The cop motioned her to the side of the road. Claire motioned Fred to one side, where she spoke to him.

motion to someone

to make some sort of hand signal to a person. Did you motion to me? What do you want? I did not motion to you.

See also: motion

set something in motion

to start something moving. The mayor set the project in motion by digging the first shovelful of soil. I cannot set the procedure in motion until I receive a purchase order.

See also: motion, set

table a motion

to postpone the discussion of something during a meeting. Mary suggested that they should table the motion. The motion for a new policy was tabled until the next meeting.

go through the motions

Do something perfunctorily, or merely pretend to do it. For example, The team is so far behind that they're just going through the motions, or She didn't really grieve at his death; she just went through the motions. [c. 1800]

See also: go, motion, through

set in motion

Start something moving, give impetus to something, as in A press conference set the new project in motion. It is also put as set the wheels in motion, as in Let's set the wheels in motion for the new library wing. This idiom dates from about 1800. It was preceded by put in motion, which dates from the mid-1600s.

See also: motion, set

wheels in motion

see under set in motion.

go through the motions

COMMON If you go through the motions, you do something that you have to do or are expected to do, but without any real effort or enthusiasm. Students who did attend classes with any regularity seemed to be just going through the motions. `You don't really care, do you?' she said quietly.`You're just going through the motions.'

See also: go, motion, through

set the wheels in motion

If you set the wheels in motion you do what is necessary to start something happening. So if you'll just sign the agreement, we'll set the wheels in motion. By 1971 Bridget's mother had set the wheels in motion to divorce Tayar. Note: The verb put is sometimes used instead of set. Less than 30 days after becoming leader of his party, he put the wheels in motion to forge a merger with the Alliance. Note: You can also say that the wheels are in motion. Sources indicated the wheels are in motion for the two sides to meet following tomorrow's Grey Cup game.

go through the motions

1 do something perfunctorily, without any enthusiasm or commitment. 2 simulate an action; act out something.

See also: go, motion, through

set the wheels in motion

do something to begin a process or put a plan into action.

put/set something in ˈmotion

(also set the wheels in ˈmotion) do what is necessary to make a start on a project, plan, meeting, etc: The Government wants to put the new reforms in motion before the election. It will be many years before we see any results, but at least we know that the wheels are in motion.

This expression refers to starting a large and complicated piece of machinery.

go through the ˈmotions (of doing something)

do something or say something because you have to, not because you really want to: He went through the motions of welcoming her friends, but then quickly left the room. She’s not really interested in the subject — she’s just going through the motions.

See also: go, motion, through

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

motion-lotion

n. gasoline; motor fuel. (Citizens band radio.) Let’s stop up ahead for some motion-lotion.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

go through the motions

To do something in a mechanical manner indicative of a lack of interest or involvement.

See also: go, motion, through

set in motion

To give impetus to: The indictment set the judicial process in motion.

See also: motion, set

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

go through the motions
settle down to (something)
practice on
practice on (someone or something)
alarms and excursions
alarums and excursions
excursion
like a well-oiled machine
oiled
a well-oiled machine

References in periodicals archive

The company, headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, is a market provider of motion control components and subsystems for OEMs serving a range of medical and advanced industrial markets.

Celera Motion Acquires Spanish Precision Motion Specialist Ingenia

affirmed the decision to reject Garcia's motion for the dismissal of her cases, while Associate Justices Michael Frederick Musngi and Geraldine Faith Econg issued their respective dissenting opinions on the matter.

Sandigan denies Gwen's bid to dismiss graft cases

Following his challenge to the vice president, Marcos signed a motion which would purportedly withdraw his pending motions before the PET.

Robredo camp: PET resolution shows VP has no pending motion

This motion was not even included in the parliamentary agenda.

JO says President has been misled

Best performance by an actor in a motion picture, drama: Gary Oldman, "Darkest Hour"

Golden Globe Award Winners 2018

As described above, we realise the use of Leap Motion in contents is expanding and the technology of recognition has a cumbersome preprocessing task.

Structural Motion Grammar for Universal Use of Leap Motion: Amusement and Functional Contents Focused

After members of Jubilee had assured her that they had seen me there, I then left for Nairobi to table the motion,' said Mr Imwatok.

Speaker outwits Nasa MCAs, voids People's Assembly plans

Minority leader Elias Otieno accused Elachi of sabotaging the motion.

Nairobi NASA MCAs walk out after People's Assembly debate flops

On the first adjournment motion, the Chairman said, the matter has already been taken up by National Human Rights Commission and its one meeting has already been held on the subject.

Motions on Jindal, drinking water rejected

But just like a poorly calculated pitch invites a homerun, a poorly delivered or premature motion to strike can stunt a party's chances for victory.

A walk through the strike zone

Since there can sometimes be confusion when it comes to trying to determine how much force and acceleration are necessary to achieve the desired motion profile, and even in selecting which is the best motion profile, H2W Technologies has taken the guesswork out of making that determination by placing a number of calculators on its webpage.

Calculators help determine force, acceleration of motion profile

A court may at any time correct an illegal sentence imposed by it, or an incorrect calculation made by it in a sentencing scoresheet, when it is affirmatively alleged that the court records demonstrate on their face an entitlement to that relief, provided that a party may not file a motion to correct an illegal sentence under this subdivision during the time allowed for the filing of amotion under subdivision (b)(1) or during the pendency of a direct appeal.

Amendments to criminal rules

Islamabad -- Chairman Senate today disallowed adjournment motion moved by PPP senator Farhatullah Babar seeking discussion over the statement last month by ex Minister Mushahidullah Khan in which he claimed that the head of a premier intelligence agency was behind clandestine moves to destabilize the government.

Adjournment Motion on statement of Mushahidullah disallowed

THE MOTION CONTROL Association (MCA) and SMMA-The Motor and Motion Association, have completed a merger that combines the two leading trade groups serving the global motion control and motor industry.

Motion Control Association is now Motion Control and Motor Association

Olongapo City- Marilou Laude, sister of slain transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, has urged the Olongapo Regional Trial Court to reconsider the prosecution's motion over the custody of accused murderer Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton on Monday.

Court urged to reconsider decisions in Pemberton case

词组	motion
释义	motion Related to motion: Laws of motion, Uniform motion go through the motions To do the base functions of some activity without much thought or interest. I've done this job for so long that I just go through the motions every day. A lot of people in church are just there to go through the motions instead of really trying to apply the sermon to their lives. See also: go, motion, through it's not the meat, it's the motion It's not what you have, it's how you use it. The phrase is often used in a sexual way (as "meat" is a slang term for "penis"). Don't be discouraged—it's not the meat, it's the motion! See also: motion, not motion (for) (one) to (do something) To use body language to instruct or direct one to do something. She motioned to me to be quiet as I came into the room. I motioned for the stage assistant to lower the curtains. See also: motion motion (one) away from (someone or something) To indicate by gesture for one to move away from someone or something. Realizing the danger they were in, Susan silently motioned the children away from the sleeping bear cubs. The bodyguard motioned the tourists away from the famous actor. See also: away, motion motion (someone) to the side To indicate with gestures or body language for one to move aside, especially to be out of the way or earshot of someone. The driver of the car flashed his badge to the security guard and motioned him to the side. See also: motion, side motion aside To indicate with one's body language for someone to move to one side, especially to be out of the way or earshot of others. A noun or pronoun can be used between "motion" and "aside." The driver of the car flashed his badge to the security guard and motioned him aside. The principal motioned aside the teacher so she could speak to him in private. See also: aside, motion motion lotion slang Any substance that is or acts as a lubricant, whether for mechanical parts or for sexual use. Make sure to put some motion lotion on that bike chain after you clean it up. We're trying some stimulating motion lotion to spice up our sex life. See also: lotion, motion motion smoothing A process by which one's TV artificially increases the frame rate of video in order to remove motion blur. As a result, some movies and TV shows have an exaggeratedly realistic visual quality more typical of videotape than film. The process is also called "motion interpolation," and is known informally as the "soap opera effect." I think motion smoothing is the reason why everything looks weird on your new TV. Motion smoothing can be helpful if you're watching something particularly fast-paced, like sports. See also: motion, smooth motion to (one) To use gestures to communicate something to one or to get one's attention. She motioned to me to be quiet as I came into the room. I tried to motion to the teacher through the window, but she didn't notice me. See also: motion motion to one side To indicate with one's body language for someone to move to one side, especially to be out of the way or earshot of others. A noun or pronoun can be used between "motion" and "to." The driver of the car flashed his badge to the security guard and motioned him to one side. The principal motioned to one side the teacher so she could speak to him in private. See also: motion, one, side poetry in motion Something that is very elegant, graceful, and/or beautiful to observe, especially dance or the performing arts. The ballet was sublime to watch, truly poetry in motion. See also: motion put (something) in motion To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire put the legislation in motion. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to put the project in motion. See also: motion, put put the wheels in motion To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire put the wheels in motion for the legislation. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to put the wheels in motion. See also: motion, put, wheel set (something) in motion To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire set the legislation in motion. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to set the project in motion. See also: motion, set set the wheels in motion To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire set the wheels in motion for the legislation. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to set the wheels in motion. See also: motion, set, wheel table (something) To delay, postpone, or suspend something for future consideration or discussion. The legislature agreed to table the motion for another day. I'd rather table the issue until we have some more concrete information. See also: table the wheels are in motion Things have begun developing, unfolding, or progressing. If you're going to act, you have to do it now, but once the wheels are in motion, there is no going back! Boss: "Jeff, what's the status of our new deployment strategy?" Jeff: "The wheels are in motion, we're just waiting for some final tests from the development team." See also: motion, wheel Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. go through the motions Fig. to make a feeble effort to do something; to do something insincerely or in cursory fashion. Jane isn't doing her best. She's just going through the motions. Bill was supposed to be raking the yard, but he was just going through the motions. See also: go, motion, through motion (for) someone to do something to give someone a hand signal to do something. The minister motioned the organist to begin playing. I motioned Ken to raise the curtain so the play could begin. Sally motioned for the waiter to bring the check. I will motion to the usher and try to get him to come over here and help us. See also: motion motion someone aside to give a hand signal to someone to move aside. (See also motion someone to one side.) He motioned her aside and had a word with her. I motioned aside the guard and asked him a question. See also: aside, motion motion someone away from someone or something to give a hand signal to someone to move away from someone or something. She motioned me away from Susan. The police officer motioned the boys away from the wrecked car. See also: away, motion motion someone to one side and motion someone to the side to give someone a hand signal to move to the side of something, such as the road. (Very similar to motion someone aside.) The cop motioned her to the side of the road. Claire motioned Fred to one side, where she spoke to him. See also: motion, one, side motion to someone to make some sort of hand signal to a person. Did you motion to me? What do you want? I did not motion to you. See also: motion set something in motion to start something moving. The mayor set the project in motion by digging the first shovelful of soil. I cannot set the procedure in motion until I receive a purchase order. See also: motion, set table a motion to postpone the discussion of something during a meeting. Mary suggested that they should table the motion. The motion for a new policy was tabled until the next meeting. See also: motion, table McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. go through the motions Do something perfunctorily, or merely pretend to do it. For example, The team is so far behind that they're just going through the motions, or She didn't really grieve at his death; she just went through the motions. [c. 1800] See also: go, motion, through set in motion Start something moving, give impetus to something, as in A press conference set the new project in motion. It is also put as set the wheels in motion, as in Let's set the wheels in motion for the new library wing. This idiom dates from about 1800. It was preceded by put in motion, which dates from the mid-1600s. See also: motion, set wheels in motion see under set in motion. See also: motion, wheel The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. go through the motions COMMON If you go through the motions, you do something that you have to do or are expected to do, but without any real effort or enthusiasm. Students who did attend classes with any regularity seemed to be just going through the motions. `You don't really care, do you?' she said quietly.`You're just going through the motions.' See also: go, motion, through set the wheels in motion If you set the wheels in motion you do what is necessary to start something happening. So if you'll just sign the agreement, we'll set the wheels in motion. By 1971 Bridget's mother had set the wheels in motion to divorce Tayar. Note: The verb put is sometimes used instead of set. Less than 30 days after becoming leader of his party, he put the wheels in motion to forge a merger with the Alliance. Note: You can also say that the wheels are in motion. Sources indicated the wheels are in motion for the two sides to meet following tomorrow's Grey Cup game. See also: motion, set, wheel Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. go through the motions 1 do something perfunctorily, without any enthusiasm or commitment. 2 simulate an action; act out something. See also: go, motion, through set the wheels in motion do something to begin a process or put a plan into action. See also: motion, set, wheel Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary put/set something in ˈmotion (also set the wheels in ˈmotion) do what is necessary to make a start on a project, plan, meeting, etc: The Government wants to put the new reforms in motion before the election. It will be many years before we see any results, but at least we know that the wheels are in motion. This expression refers to starting a large and complicated piece of machinery. See also: motion, put, set, something go through the ˈmotions (of doing something) do something or say something because you have to, not because you really want to: He went through the motions of welcoming her friends, but then quickly left the room. She’s not really interested in the subject — she’s just going through the motions. See also: go, motion, through Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary motion-lotion n. gasoline; motor fuel. (Citizens band radio.) Let’s stop up ahead for some motion-lotion. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions go through the motions To do something in a mechanical manner indicative of a lack of interest or involvement. See also: go, motion, through set in motion To give impetus to: The indictment set the judicial process in motion. See also: motion, set American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: go through the motions settle down to (something) practice on practice on (someone or something) alarms and excursions alarums and excursions excursion like a well-oiled machine oiled a well-oiled machine References in periodicals archive The company, headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, is a market provider of motion control components and subsystems for OEMs serving a range of medical and advanced industrial markets. Celera Motion Acquires Spanish Precision Motion Specialist Ingenia affirmed the decision to reject Garcia's motion for the dismissal of her cases, while Associate Justices Michael Frederick Musngi and Geraldine Faith Econg issued their respective dissenting opinions on the matter. Sandigan denies Gwen's bid to dismiss graft cases Following his challenge to the vice president, Marcos signed a motion which would purportedly withdraw his pending motions before the PET. Robredo camp: PET resolution shows VP has no pending motion This motion was not even included in the parliamentary agenda. JO says President has been misled Best performance by an actor in a motion picture, drama: Gary Oldman, "Darkest Hour" Golden Globe Award Winners 2018 As described above, we realise the use of Leap Motion in contents is expanding and the technology of recognition has a cumbersome preprocessing task. Structural Motion Grammar for Universal Use of Leap Motion: Amusement and Functional Contents Focused After members of Jubilee had assured her that they had seen me there, I then left for Nairobi to table the motion,' said Mr Imwatok. Speaker outwits Nasa MCAs, voids People's Assembly plans Minority leader Elias Otieno accused Elachi of sabotaging the motion. Nairobi NASA MCAs walk out after People's Assembly debate flops On the first adjournment motion, the Chairman said, the matter has already been taken up by National Human Rights Commission and its one meeting has already been held on the subject. Motions on Jindal, drinking water rejected But just like a poorly calculated pitch invites a homerun, a poorly delivered or premature motion to strike can stunt a party's chances for victory. A walk through the strike zone Since there can sometimes be confusion when it comes to trying to determine how much force and acceleration are necessary to achieve the desired motion profile, and even in selecting which is the best motion profile, H2W Technologies has taken the guesswork out of making that determination by placing a number of calculators on its webpage. Calculators help determine force, acceleration of motion profile A court may at any time correct an illegal sentence imposed by it, or an incorrect calculation made by it in a sentencing scoresheet, when it is affirmatively alleged that the court records demonstrate on their face an entitlement to that relief, provided that a party may not file a motion to correct an illegal sentence under this subdivision during the time allowed for the filing of amotion under subdivision (b)(1) or during the pendency of a direct appeal. Amendments to criminal rules Islamabad -- Chairman Senate today disallowed adjournment motion moved by PPP senator Farhatullah Babar seeking discussion over the statement last month by ex Minister Mushahidullah Khan in which he claimed that the head of a premier intelligence agency was behind clandestine moves to destabilize the government. Adjournment Motion on statement of Mushahidullah disallowed THE MOTION CONTROL Association (MCA) and SMMA-The Motor and Motion Association, have completed a merger that combines the two leading trade groups serving the global motion control and motor industry. Motion Control Association is now Motion Control and Motor Association Olongapo City- Marilou Laude, sister of slain transgender Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude, has urged the Olongapo Regional Trial Court to reconsider the prosecution's motion over the custody of accused murderer Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton on Monday. Court urged to reconsider decisions in Pemberton case
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