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# career-limiting move

noun phrase (a career-limiting move, CLM)

«career-limiting move» 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

(euphemism, humorous, work slang) a mistake or act that could get you fired or stop you being promoted.

### In the lessons

An office joke phrase used about rude emails, insulting the boss, or embarrassing mistakes; ironic, business jargon; all regions, especially US and UK office life.

### Examples

- Replying «all» to that email was a career-limiting move.
- Telling the boss her idea was stupid? Career-limiting move.
- Falling asleep in the meeting was a career-limiting move.
- Chat: «Posting that photo of the party: total CLM.»
- The new intern made a career-limiting move on his first day.
- Wearing pyjamas to the video call might be a career-limiting move.

### Note

It means «a big mistake at work». Said with dry humour; in real trouble it sounds too light.