false move

Examples (10)

• One false move could lead to war.
• One false move and I'll shoot!
• The politician knew that any false move in the negotiations could jeopardize the entire peace treaty.
• She regretted making a false move by trusting the wrong person.
• A single false move in the delicate surgery could have fatal consequences.
• The investor was cautious, knowing a false move could cost him millions.
• During the standoff, the police warned the suspect not to make any false moves.
• He realized his false move had alienated his closest allies.
• Even a minor false move can escalate a small argument into a major conflict.
• The company's recent false move in product development led to significant financial losses.