How to Pronounce "one false move"
expression
ˈwən/ /ˈfɔɫs/ /ˈmuv
WUHN FAWLS MOOV
wˈɒn/ /fˈɒls/ /mˈuːv
WON FOLS MOOV
Definition
Used to warn that a single mistake or wrong action could cause danger or failure in a tense situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwən/ /ˈfɔɫs/ /ˈmuv
British English
wˈɒn/ /fˈɒls/ /mˈuːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHN FAWLS MOOV
UK
WON FOLS MOOV
Listen in Context
One false move and the alarm will go off.
The thief knew that one false move could mean getting caught.
During the surgery, one false move would have been dangerous.
Stay calm. One false move and we’re in big trouble.