big mistake
Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words
A significant error with large consequences.
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- Failing to back up your data would be a big mistake.
- Ignoring the warning signs was a big mistake that led to bigger problems.
- She realized her big mistake when the project failed.
- It would be a big mistake to underestimate your opponent.
- Leaving the oven on was a big mistake, luckily no fire started.
- He made a big mistake by trusting the wrong person.
- That was a big mistake; we should have listened to the experts.
- I hope we don't make the same big mistake again.
- Their refusal to adapt to new technology proved to be a big mistake.
- Forgetting her anniversary was a big mistake he quickly tried to rectify.