Budge Up
What does it mean?
Budge up is a casual British way to ask someone to move over to make more room, usually on a bench, sofa, or seat. It’s informal but friendly. "Budge up, let me sit down!" It’s a very practical phrase for social situations where you need a little more space.
REAL ENGLISH.
Is it positive or negative?
Neutral.
When do you use it?
Used informally when asking someone to share a seat or space.
Examples
Example 1: Budge up, there's room for one more!
Example 2: He told me to budge up on the sofa.
Question for you
Do people say "move over" or something else in your language?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
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