false move

US /fɔls muːv/
UK /fɔls muːv/
"false move" picture
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错棋, 错误举动, 失策

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

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One false move and the whole plan could collapse.
一步错棋,整个计划就可能崩溃。
The police warned him that any false move would result in immediate action.
警方警告他,任何错误举动都将导致立即采取行动。