idiom
move the needle
MOOV the NEE-dul
muːv ðə ˈniːdəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
movetheneedle
Dictionary meaning
make a meaningful difference or progress on an important metric; create a measurable change in a situation, especially in business performance or public opinion
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