Ara
to make a move
01
harekete geçmek
to take action in order to achieve something
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Collocation02
bir yerden gitmek
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.
to make one's move
01
harekete geçmek
doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time
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Örnek
She always hesitates before making a move to leave the party.
They make a move every morning to get to work on time.
After a delightful evening, Mark gathered the courage to make a move on his date with a gentle goodnight kiss.
Right now, he is making a move to negotiate a better deal with the client.
Tomorrow, we will make a move to finalize the contract.
