Hledat
to make a move
01
něco dělat místo čekání
to take action in order to achieve something
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02
opustit místo (jít někam jinam)
to start to leave a place to get to somewhere else
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What is the origin of the idiom "make a move" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "make a move" can be traced back to board games and card games. In games like chess and checkers, "making a move" refers to physically moving one of the pieces from its current position on the board to another space. This establishes the basic meaning of taking an action or advancing in some way.Today it is used to refer to someone departing. This phrase evolved gradually through everyday language and communication.
to make one's move
01
podniknout akci
doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time
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Příklad
No one made a move to help.
She couldn't make a move without consulting her partner, showing how she was still tied to their apron strings even after years of marriage.
After a delightful evening, Mark gathered the courage to make a move on his date with a gentle goodnight kiss.
The two boxers are in a Mexican standoff, each waiting for the other to make a move.
The guests made a move to head home after the event ended.
