English Idiom · Intermediate
scoot over
To move one's sitting self or seat aside, so the other person has more space
Pronunciation: say scoot over
Meaning
To move one's sitting self or seat aside, so the other person has more space.
Example
Please scoot over a little so I can sit down.
Please scoot over a little so I can sit down.
Practice tips
- Practice scoot over 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 idiom is for intermediate-level learners.