Move it or lose it

Meaning

A stern instruction to get moving or give up your place. It is often heard in busy environments where speed is expected.

Bossy, impatient

Used in a sentence

• The line is growing behind you, so move it or lose it.
• If you want the last parking spot, you better move it or lose it.
• He told the slow team to move it or lose it if they wanted to make the deadline.