The expression "moving the needle" first appeared in England when industrial revolution. The reference was to gauges on steam engines. In business today it's synonymous with making progress . It means to change a situation to a noticeable degree .
needle /ˈniːdl/
noun countable.
a thin piece of metal on a scientific instrument that moves to point to the correct measurement or direction.
The speedometer needle is moving.
They made a pledge to reduce industrial emissions, but they haven't moved the needle so far.
pledge /pledʒ/
noun countable.
a serious promise.
pl s edge.
I broke a pledge that I had to learn 50 new words a day. Now I'm suffering depression.
Although I had made a pledge, I didn't move the needle. Now I am anxious.
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