make a blunder

Frequency: 8.522.4 per million words

to make a serious or careless mistake

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Examples (10)

  • Even the most experienced professionals can make a blunder under pressure.
  • The company made a major blunder by ignoring customer feedback.
  • I think I've made a terrible blunder in my financial calculations.
  • Be careful with your next move; you could make a costly blunder.
  • If he makes another blunder like that, he will lose his job.
  • The government was heavily criticized for making a series of political blunders.
  • Why did the general make such a tactical blunder during the battle?
  • During the interview, he made a blunder by criticizing his previous employer.
  • Making a blunder on the first day of work is everyone's worst nightmare.
  • He realized too late that he had made a colossal blunder by selling his shares.