Meaning of the word "shake a leg" in English

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shake a leg

US /ʃeɪk ə leɡ/
UK /ʃeɪk ə leɡ/
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Idiom

1.

to hurry up or move faster

Example:
Come on, shake a leg! We're going to be late.
If you don't shake a leg, we'll miss the bus.
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