make a move
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British pronunciation/mˌeɪk ɐ mˈuːv/
American pronunciation/mˌeɪk ɐ mˈuːv/
01

harekete geçmek

to take action in order to achieve something
02

bir yerden gitmek

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?

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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.

make one's move
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British pronunciation/mˌeɪk wˈɒnz mˈuːv/
American pronunciation/mˌeɪk wˈʌnz mˈuːv/
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harekete geçmek

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