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to make a move
01
to take action in order to achieve something
02
to start to leave a place to get to somewhere else
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
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doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time
Exempel
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.
They have made a move to expand their business into new markets.
No one made a move to help.
Alex and Taylor have been friends for a while, but recently, Alex decided to make a move on Taylor and express deeper feelings.