false move
Example Sentences
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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 ● Mar. 11, 2023
But be careful: One false move could let your opponents strike it rich.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 2, 2022
His only false move may have been granting Lucas’ merchandising rights rather than a raise when “American Graffiti” became a hit.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2022
One false move can trap a franchise for decades.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2021
I felt the fierce heat inside my nostril and knew that one false move, one little hiccup ...
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
