Keresés
to make a move
01
to take action in order to achieve something
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02
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
doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time
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Példa
She decided to make a move on her colleague by inviting him to a social event after work.
They will make a move once they finish packing their bags.
I'll make a move after I say goodbye to everyone.
They have made a move to expand their business into new markets.
Haley wasn't sure if Jake was interested, so she decided to make a move on him by asking if he'd like to go to a movie together.
