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False move
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a reckless action that may result in serious consequences or failure
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Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
false moves
What is the origin of the idiom "false move" and when to use it?
The idiom "false move" originated from the game of chess, where a "false move" refers to a move that puts a player's pieces in danger or fails to advance their position. It can be used to describe a wide range of situations, such as in business, sports, or personal life, where a single misstep or miscalculation can have negative consequences.
Examples
By the time the mistake was discovered, the employee had already made several false moves that had cost the company a lot of money.
