false step en · NOUN
Meanings
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A misstep; a stumble.
A false step, and once in the water, that would be the end, with no possible chance of escape.
1909, John Claude White, Sikhim and Bhutan, page 61:
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(figuratively) An erroneous action or decision.
There have been several false steps made on the campaign trail, none tragic.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| false steps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |