smart move

noun

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

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Against this backdrop, then, and with the potential for rates to increase further, a rate lock could be the smart move to make right now. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 Stowing some in your freezer for a rainy day is always a smart move, and knowing how to freeze soup is an essential skill. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026 That kind of rotating calendar turns a one-visit concept into a repeatable experience — a smart move for a pop-up with a limited run. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026 That’s the smart move, of course. Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026 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 23 Mar. 2026.

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