English Expression · Intermediate
move the sofa away from the wall
shift the sofa to leave space behind it
Pronunciation: move the sofa away from the wall
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: shift the sofa to leave space behind it.
Example
Move the sofa away from the wall before cleaning.
Shift the sofa to leave space behind it before cleaning.
Practice tips
- Practice move the sofa away from the wall out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.