smart move

noun

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

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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Buying the S&P 500 was clearly a smart move here. Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 The bad-guy turn came because Rhodes, dressed like a discount Homelander but seemingly unwilling to make the smart move to the dark side, was running out of breathing room. Oliver Bateman, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025 Engage with the Local Community Collaborate with Local Influencers Partnering with local influencers is another smart move. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 May 2025 Just two goalkeepers Yes, Jonathan Sirois has been called into Canada’s squad as a training player, but: Marsch calling just two goalkeepers to play in the upcoming matches is a smart move. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 21 May 2025 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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