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to make a move
01
to take action in order to achieve something
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Example
He made a move to apologize for his mistake yesterday.
She could n't make a move without consulting her partner, showing how she was still tied to their apron strings even after years of marriage.
The guests made a move to head home after the event ended.
02
to start to leave a place to get to somewhere else
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IdiomWhat 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.
Example
The guests made a move to head home after the event ended.
Alex and Taylor have been friends for a while, but recently, Alex decided to make a move on Taylor and express deeper feelings.
In the final lap of the race, the second-place runner was right on the leader 's heels, ready to make a move.
to make one's move
01
doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time
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He made a move to apologize for his mistake yesterday.
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.
The guests made a move to head home after the event ended.
Alex and Taylor have been friends for a while, but recently, Alex decided to make a move on Taylor and express deeper feelings.
In the final lap of the race, the second-place runner was right on the leader's heels, ready to make a move.
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