smart move

noun

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

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Knowing the kinds of shenanigans these three get into, guessing yes to both would probably be the smart move. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 That’s a smart move as future rate cuts spur more small-biz borrowing. Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Making a move to secure a guy that has led playoff teams would be a smart move. Cecil Merkerson, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025 One Shoulder One-piece Bathing Swimsuit In Copenhagen, saunas play a big part in Danish culture, so keeping a bathing suit handy is a smart move. Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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