smart move

noun

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

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If the stain is in a high-traffic area or if the carpet has sentimental or financial value (or even is an antique), bringing in a professional sooner rather than later is a smart move. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025 If Fed rate cuts continue and CD interest rates decline further, locking in a rate now could prove to be a smart move. Ryan Flanigan, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025 Torres, in a smart move, incorporated the work of local artists into the ultra colorful exhibit. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025 Having a backup pair on hand is a smart move too, because accidents happen, and kids will be kids. Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 19 Dec. 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 Jan. 2026.

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