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CTL-W-0290 · Work · 1990s

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Green's (move n.): 'bust a move (v.) (orig. US black) 1. to make a physical move. 2. to make a serious effort, to take action'; citations 1984 (Fat Boys) and 1989.

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Green's (move n.): 'bust a move (v.) (orig. US black) 1. to make a physical move. 2. to make a serious effort, to take action'; citations 1984 (Fat Boys) and 1989.

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Green's (move n.): 'bust a move (v.) (orig. US black) 1. to make a physical move. 2. to make a serious effort, to take action'; citations 1984 (Fat Boys) and 1989.

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