1.
every single move; one's every action
Every small action and movement someone makes. Often implies close observation or scrutiny.
彼の一挙一動に注目した。
I watched his every move.
社長の一挙一動が社員に影響を与える。
The CEO's every action has an impact on the employees.
メディアは有名人の一挙一動を追いかけて報道する。
The media chases and reports on every move celebrities make.
USAGE:
一挙一動 is a 四字熟語 meaning literally "one action, one movement." It emphasizes that every single behavior, no matter how small, is being noticed. Often used with verbs of observation like 見る, 注目する, 監視する.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 一挙一動に注意する (to pay attention to every move)
- 一挙一動を見守る (to watch every action)
- 一挙一動が気になる (to be bothered by someone's every move)