as the spirit moves (one)



as the spirit moves (one)

When one feels compelled to do something. Laura's grades are so bad because she only comes to class as the spirit moves her. I usually stay home on weekends, but I'll go out as the spirit moves me.
See also: move, spirit

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HinrichHIN-rikhLow German
Anri-Georgian
BarretBAR-ətEnglish (Rare)
Cathrine-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Candelariakahn-de-LAH-ryahSpanish
Filippu-Old Church Slavic