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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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Voorbeeld
Tomorrow, we will make a move to finalize the contract.
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.
She always hesitates before making a move to leave the party.
John has been waiting for the right moment to make a move on Mary and ask her out for coffee.
They make a move every morning to get to work on time.
