false [move]
Plural
false moves
1
a reckless action that may result in serious consequences or failure
The idiom "false move" originated from the game of chess, where a "false move" refers to a move that puts a player's pieces in danger or fails to advance their position. It can be used to describe a wide range of situations, such as in business, sports, or personal life, where a single misstep or miscalculation can have negative consequences.
- By the time the mistake was discovered, the employee had already made several false moves that had cost the company a lot of money.
- The athlete's false move caused him to stumble and lose the lead in the race.
- The CEO's false moves in the past have eroded the company's reputation and resulted in significant losses.
- The politician's false move during the debate cost him some support among voters.