make the first move

idiom

: to act first
He was waiting for her to make the first move.

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From the halls of the futuristic Congress building in Asunción that Taiwan helped fund, Xu stressed Beijing’s interest in establishing relations with Paraguay, but said the onus was on officials in Paraguay to make the first move. CNN, 5 Dec. 2024 Venus’ entrance to stoic Capricorn has you reluctant to make the first move. USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024 Don’t wait for someone to make the first move; forge ahead. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024 If the duo needs to cross a gap, the player will need to make the first move and turn back to call Neva, who’s unsure of her footing. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make the first move 

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“Make the first move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20the%20first%20move. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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