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# a misstep

phrase (noun: a misstep, missteps)

«a misstep» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism) a mistake, often a bad decision or a wrong action.
2. (literal) a wrong step that makes you trip.

### In the lessons

Used in politics, business and sport to make a serious error sound small; news and official statements; all regions.

### Examples

- The minister admitted a misstep.
- The company's new logo was a misstep.
- One misstep on the ice and he fell.
- News: «A series of missteps cost the team the title.»
- Statement: «We regret this misstep and will do better.»
- Coach: «One misstep in defence cost us the match.»

### Note

Stands for «a mistake», often a big one. Sounds softer than «error» or «blunder».