make a move

Definitie & Betekenis van "make a move"

to make a move

ZINSDEEL

to take action in order to achieve something

Collocation

Example

No one made a move to help.

She always hesitates before making a move to leave the party.

They make a move every morning to get to work on time.

to start to leave a place to get to somewhere else

Idiom

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.

Example

The two boxers are in a Mexican standoff, each waiting for the other to make a move.

They will make a move once they finish packing their bags.

Haley was n'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.

make one's move

to make one's move

ZINSDEEL

doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time