false move

Example Sentences

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Police said they had been following La Porta’s online activity, including financial movements, and waited for him to make a false move that could tip them off to his whereabouts.

From Seattle Times

I can’t think about my job or how my body looks when I’m gripping the bar with all my strength, one false move away from hurtling to the mat.

From Slate

And yet he knows: One false move would end all this.

From Seattle Times

But be careful: One false move could let your opponents strike it rich.

From Washington Post

A false move could squander the opportunities available, but waiting too long could allow the front lines to freeze as winter sets in.

From New York Times