move the needle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To change a situation to a noticeable degree; to make an appreciable difference.

/ˌmuːv ðə ˈniː.dəl/ mo͞ov′ thə nē′-dəl En-au-move the needle.ogg

move the needle moves the needle moving the needle moved the needle

From the indicator needle of a measuring instrument such as a speedometer.

budge the needle

needle mover needle-moving

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