Meaning of the word "false move" in English

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false move

US /fɔls muːv/
UK /fɔls muːv/
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Idiom

1.

a mistake or an unwise action that could lead to problems or a disadvantage

Example:
One false move and the whole plan could collapse.
The police warned him that any false move would result in immediate action.
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