make the first move

make the first move
make the first move phrase
to take action before anyone else

He said it was up to the United States to make the first move.

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Main entry: first

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make the first ˈmove idiom
to do sth before sb else, for example in order to end an argument or to begin sth

If he wants to see me, he should make the first move.

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