take a pace

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

to make a single step

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Examples (10)

  • Take two paces forward.
  • He took a pace toward the door.
  • She took a pace back in surprise.
  • The soldier took several paces to the left.
  • I took a pace closer to see the painting better.
  • Please take one pace to your right.
  • He took a cautious pace onto the ice.
  • They took three paces and then stopped.
  • The referee asked him to take a pace behind the line.
  • She took a pace into the dark room.