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False move
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chybný krok, nesprávný pohyb
a reckless action that may result in serious consequences or failure
What is the origin of the idiom "false move" and when to use it?
The idiom "false move" originated from the game of chess, where a "false move" refers to a move that puts a player's pieces in danger or fails to advance their position. It can be used to describe a wide range of situations, such as in business, sports, or personal life, where a single misstep or miscalculation can have negative consequences.
Example
By the time the mistake was discovered, the employee had already made several false moves that had cost the company a lot of money.
Když byla chyba odhalena, zaměstnanec už udělal několik chybných kroků, které stály firmu hodně peněz.
The athlete's false move caused him to stumble and lose the lead in the race.
Chybný krok sportovce mu způsobil zakopnutí a ztrátu vedení v závodě.

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