it's not the meat, it's the motion
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Alternative form of it ain't the meat, it's the motion (size doesn't matter as much as technique)
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Richard's hands are on her hips and he's poking once in a while but he isn't as big as she'd have thought but then again it's not the meat it's the motion that makes your baby want to rock...
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Alternative form of it ain't the meat, it's the motion (actions matter more than tools)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “it's not the meat, it's the motion” mean?
Alternative form of it ain't the meat, it's the motion (size doesn't matter as much as technique)
Is “it's not the meat, it's the motion” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.