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Meaning of false step | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A misstep; a stumble.
  2. An erroneous action or decision.
    figuratively

Equivalents

Suomi harha-askel
Svenska snedsteg

Examples

“A false step, and once in the water, that would be the end⟳, with no possible chance of escape⟳.”
“There have⟳ been several false steps made on the campaign trail, none tragic.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

false strawberry false summit false tack false teeth false tree false trevally

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