motion (someone) to the side

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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • motion aside
  • motion to one side
  • come within earshot
  • earshot
  • out of earshot
  • in earshot
  • within earshot
  • flash up
  • move within earshot
  • flash into view