False Move

Pronunciation: /fɔls muːv/

Definitions of false move

noun a mistake or error in judgment that has negative consequences

Example Sentences

A1 Making a false move in chess can result in losing the game.

A2 She was always cautious in her actions, afraid of making a false move.

B1 The detective knew that one false move could jeopardize the entire investigation.

B2 The negotiator was skilled at reading body language to avoid making a false move.

C1 The politician's false move during the debate cost him the election.

C2 In high-stakes negotiations, one false move can have serious consequences.

Examples of false move in a Sentence

formal Making a false move in the stock market can result in significant financial losses.

informal You better not make a false move during the game or you'll lose.

slang If you make a false move, you're screwed.

figurative In the game of politics, one false move can end a career.

Grammatical Forms of false move

• past tense: made a false move
• plural: false moves
• comparative: more false
• superlative: most false
• present tense: makes a false move
• future tense: will make a false move
• perfect tense: has made a false move
• continuous tense: is making a false move
• singular: a false move
• positive degree: false move
• infinitive: to make a false move
• gerund: making a false move
• participle: made a false move

Origin and Evolution of false move

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'false move' originated from the game of chess, where making a mistake in a move can lead to a disadvantageous position.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'false move' has been adopted in a broader context beyond chess to refer to any mistake or error in decision-making that leads to negative consequences.