smart move

noun

: a good decision
Taking that job was a smart move.

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That was a smart move considering Tonje, who was held scoreless against USC last weekend, made six of seven three-pointers on the way to 24 points for a team that buried 15 of 30 shots from long range. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025 This smart move will open up more spots for actors who are truly guests on a show, not actors who are playing recurring characters. Paul Grein, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025 That the Jets are getting the first interview is notable and a smart move for them. Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 While earning miles through flights or credit card spending is more common, purchasing miles directly from airlines can sometimes be a smart move. Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for smart move 

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“Smart move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smart%20move. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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