make a move

Визначення та Значення "make a move"

to make a move

ФРАЗА

to take action in order to achieve something

Collocation

Example

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.

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

John has been waiting for the right moment to make a move on Mary and ask her out for coffee.

They have made a move to expand their business into new markets.

No one made a move to help.

make one's move

to make one's move

ФРАЗА

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