♟️gambit

noun
/ˈɡæmbɪt/

Meaning

a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation

Example Sentences

His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.

Example Expressions

opening gambit

Synonyms

ploy, tactic, maneuver, strategy, scheme

Antonyms

blunder, mistake, error

Collocations

opening gambit, clever gambit, risky gambit

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