False step
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A misstep; a stumble.
"A false step, and once in the water, that would be the end, with no possible chance of escape."
- 2 An erroneous action or decision. figuratively
"There have been several false steps made on the campaign trail, none tragic."
Example
More examples"A false step, and once in the water, that would be the end, with no possible chance of escape."