False step

noun

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    An erroneous action or decision. figuratively

    "There have been several false steps made on the campaign trail, none tragic."

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