diff --git a/screenedge.cpp b/screenedge.cpp
index 3c9218a004..f75f6a6b53 100644
--- a/screenedge.cpp
+++ b/screenedge.cpp
@@ -169,6 +169,12 @@ void Edge::handle(const QPoint &cursorPos)
         switchDesktop(cursorPos);
         return;
     }
+    if (Workspace::self()->getMovingClient()) {
+        // if we are moving a window we don't want to trigger the actions. This just results in
+        // problems, e.g. Desktop Grid activated or screen locker activated which just cannot
+        // work as we hold a grab.
+        return;
+    }
     if (handleAction() || handleByCallback()) {
         pushCursorBack(cursorPos);
         return;