wrong move

Frequency: 7.011.2 per million words

An incorrect or unwise action.

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  • Making a wrong move in this negotiation could cost us the deal.
  • He realized too late that firing his best employee was a wrong move.
  • One wrong move in chess can drastically change the outcome of the game.
  • The politician's recent statement proved to be a wrong move with the voters.
  • She worried that investing heavily in the new startup might be a wrong move.
  • Any wrong move now could jeopardize the entire rescue operation.
  • Their decision to expand so rapidly was a wrong move, leading to financial difficulties.
  • Don't make a wrong move; think carefully before you act.
  • The company's marketing campaign was seen as a wrong move by many consumers.
  • It's crucial to avoid any wrong move when dealing with sensitive international relations.